Take a few minutes at the end of each working day to prepare for the next. You'll find that you're more in control, more relaxed and able to get more things done.

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End each day by: making a short list of the top priorities for the next day (start with these things when you return to the office the following morning); clearing your desk of clutter and throwing away trash; filing away documents; going through your notes and saving important numbers/info on your computer or in your diary/address book; checking any unheard messages on your phone; closing all unused documents and programmes on your PC; and wiping your desk clean with a damp cloth or "wet wipe

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