Productivity Tips for Busy Lawyers
Do you spend time wishing you had more hours in the day? The focus for any Lawyer is ensuring they are at their most productive during work hours.
Productivity can be a challenge for busy lawyers especially those with demanding clients, tight deadlines and what feels like never ending interruptions!
Having said that, some Lawyers just get productivity right. Do you know one of these people? They are the ones that bring in new clients, write articles and still manage to meet budget expectations. They also seem to have never ending effortless energy!
Here is how they do it:
They know how to say No.
They have worked out how to say No to things when they are at capacity or that is outside the scope of their role or knowledge base.
They delegate.
Are there items on your action list that could be done by a more junior lawyer or legal assistant? It may seem that a task would be quicker if you did it yourself, but if you invest in training someone else to do it you can delegate it next time!
They Block Time.
They use their calendar effectively. This means making appointments of blocked out time where they can get their most important pieces of work completed. They also block time when they are available for phone calls. There may be exceptions to this rule for their key clients.
They Use technology to help.
They use the best and latest technology to help them stay productive.
They avoid distractions and unwanted interruptions. They might use a tool like Stay Focused https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en to ensure you stay in productive work and don’t end up down an internet or social media rabbit hole. Tools like this allow you to set yourself internet boundaries.
They know their health is important.
They focus on their well-being. They know they are more productive if they are well rested, eat well and get regular exercise. They also spend time disconnected from technology.
They know that planning is important.
At the end of every day they evaluate what needs to be completed the next day and add it to their to-do list. They prioritise the most important items, then they make sure they do the most important thing first.
So there you have it, our tips to get more out of your day! Which one are you going to try?
