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title: "42 Tips to Save Time and Work Efficiently"
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# 42 Tips to Save Time and Work Efficiently

> Efficient work brings fulfillment, but trivial tasks often reduce self-efficacy. This article selects 42 practical tips on saving time and working efficiently, encouraging readers to adopt a few that suit them.

_【Orange Says】_
_Efficient work always brings us fulfillment and satisfaction, but often most of the time we are stuck in trivial tasks and dealing with intertwined and complicated affairs, which can easily reduce your "self-efficacy". Today, the editor has selected 42 tips for you from many suggestions on saving time and working efficiently. Why not pick a few that suit you and stick with them._
**— 42 Tips to Save Time and Work Efficiently —**
1. Many things are not done well at first, but doing them several times will bring good results. Like clothes that are made well but need alteration, they only get worse with each change.
2. Doing things faster and more will not make you successful and happy; doing what should be done well will.
3. Finding the first step is often the beginning of solving a problem.
4. If a task is not completed by the scheduled deadline, review whether there were unforeseen circumstances, whether you slowed down your thinking, or whether the approach was wrong.
5. For trivial matters, do not spend too much time making decisions. First set a time limit (use one minute for discussion). If the time is up and there is no result, follow others' opinions or accept the first reasonable choice that appears.
6. Completing things within the decided time frame cultivates the ability to predict when things will be completed. In this way, others will have great confidence in you and be willing to interact with you.
7. Pre-control the time spent on each thing, and you can complete more than others in a period of time. If the planned time is not enough to complete a task, think about what the most important part is and handle that part first. In this way, even if not completed on time, the result still retains maximum value.
8. Cultivate the determination to "do everything only once". This forces you to be more careful and thorough when doing things, because you know there is only one chance, thus training efficient handling ability.
9. Carry a small notebook with you and write down anything you think of to do immediately. It doesn't need to be detailed, just enough to jog your memory.
10. If email or text message can be used, do not use the phone; if the phone can be used, do not meet in person.
11. Do not use a computer for everything; if doing it by hand is faster than a computer, use your hands!
12. Wasting 20 minutes is better than wasting 200 minutes. In situations where you contribute nothing to yourself or others, find ways to leave early.
13. Do not avoid necessary work. Actively seeking it out and facing it is the most effort-saving method.
14. Often ask yourself: "Is this the most important thing I can do right now?"
15. Procrastination creates stress and anxiety; do not wait for the "perfect moment" to do something.
16. Reserve 1-2 hours of blank time each day to handle unexpected events. If nothing unexpected occurs, use the reserved time for study or further education.
17. Learn to say "no" to unimportant things and people to take control of your time.
18. Everything should have a place to be stored; your own space (such as a desktop) is where you use them, not where you store them.
19. Divide every major task into smaller tasks. Small tasks are easier to control and complete, so the whole task will be completed faster.
20. Find the fastest way for you to absorb article content. Some people need a quiet environment, some need music, and some need to read aloud.
21. Exercise at least 20 minutes a day to maintain physical health and a clear, agile mind.
22. Do not do important thinking or make decisions when your physical strength, spirit, or emotions are not good. Postpone the decision to tomorrow morning to give yourself more time to deliberate and consider.
23. All "waiting" time can be utilized, such as waiting for a ride, waiting for others, etc. Generally, people can have 2-3 hours of "waiting time" every day.
24. If reading on a car or boat makes you dizzy, use audio recordings to learn.
25. Use lunch or coffee time to promote interpersonal relationships or have relaxed discussions.
26. Write down things that need consideration or planning on a piece of paper, and pick a topic to think about during "waiting time" (e.g., while waiting for a bus or riding).
27. Always carry a book or an article you want to read with you.
28. Try to do important but not urgent things, such as studying, planning work, promoting health, etc. These are the things that make us successful.
29. For all things that take time to complete, set goals first, and continuously review whether you are getting closer to the goal during the process.
30. Understand that everyone has the same 24 hours a day; you cannot have the problem of "no time" or "not enough time"; you only have the problem of how to use time.
31. "Too busy" is just an excuse for not doing something; it only means you are using time for things you think are more important. Think about what is truly important.
32. If you cannot see clearly whether something should be done, first ask yourself: "What will happen if I don't do it?"
33. If you can write it down, do not just rely on memory.
34. When encountering something accidental and hard to decide, ask yourself: "What would happen if I had not experienced or encountered it?"
35. Understand that you have more than three choices for everything.
36. Before speaking, think about how to express your meaning in just two sentences. After practicing for a while, you will find your speaking ability greatly improves, no longer lengthy and loose.
37. State your conclusion first when speaking. If everyone agrees, you can continue. If someone does not understand or disagrees, then you need to explain or clarify.
38. Say "I don't know" to things you don't know, say "I don't understand" to things you don't understand, and ask for explanations.
39. Never accept and leave a task before you clearly understand it.
40. When dealing with everyone, first understand their needs and limitations.
41. Never speak or make decisions when emotions control you.
42. Believe there is always a better way.
Content excerpted from: Li Zhongying's "Reshaping the Mind" (Upgraded Edition)
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