1.    Make a List

First, write down everything you need to get done daily, both in your personal life and at work. Do yourself a favor and don’t worry about how you organize this list. This is not a to-do list it’s a task brain dump. Take 30 minutes with a notebook to jot down everything you have to do today; down to “brush my teeth.”

2. Structure your Day

Early birds do their best most productive work before lunchtime whereas night owls perform best in the evenings. Know yourself. Think about when you do your BEST work, have the most energy, and are the most creative. Group your tasks into that specific time frame when you know you’ll perform at your best.

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Mornings tend to be about getting out of the door and your day started. Make time to eat breakfast, let your pets out if you have pets, get your lunch packed for work, leave on time for work… once you’ve got all of that out of the way, take on the tasks the require the most critical thinking.

Midday is a tricky time of the day because this is where things start to slow down. You’ve had lunch and now all you want to do is take a nap. NOPE! Time to zap the energy levels. Be proactive and pack a snack, something to fuel your body for the afternoon. Do a recap of your task list and your schedule.

Ask yourself, “Am I on schedule for the day?”

Evenings are the most productive when you use them to proactively plan for the next day. Lay out your work clothes for tomorrow. Take a look at what you already have on the schedule for tomorrow. If you know you’re not going to want to make lunch in the morning pack what you can at night. Pre plan to plan.

3. Schedule in Time for Flexibility

In a perfect world, everything would all go to plan down to the second. Well this isn’t a perfect world and things AREN’T always going to go as planned. The point is to focus on what you can control and let go of the things that you can’t. Use your most productive times for your most challenging tasks and your least productive times for mundane tasks. There might be times when life gets in the way, but practicing the art of having a daily routine will help things to flow despite any “fires” that may pop up.

A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time.

Annie Dillard

4. Try it out!

Take it for a test drive. You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a ride first, right? Test drive your routine.. how does it feel? How is it working? How is it impacting your life? Do you like the way it feels? Do you need to adjust things? Tweak anything that ISN’T working one thing at a time. If you change too many things at once you won’t know what is and what isn’t working. Whenever you try something new you have to give it time to work.

Name: Hannat Becker Nafal

School/Major: Polk State College, Biology Major

Hometown: Sebring, Florida.

Why did you start with J.W. Business Acquisitions? 

I was looking for a job that would introduce me to the marketing aspect of owning my own business one day. After my initial interview with Jesus Jacome, and learning the dynamics of the company and its opportunity growth, it made my decision an easy one! Not to mention the abundance of positivity I felt from everyone when I first walked in for my first interview. 

What is your favorite part about working with J.W. Business Acquisitions? 

The energy and positivity everyone brings to work! We all care for each other and we are always there to support one another when needed. We welcome all new starts with open arms and make it a priority to make them feel as comfortable as possible. We are all one big family at work! 

If you can travel anywhere in the world where would you go?

Santorini, Greece! 

What are some of your favorite hobbies? 

Family time, shopping, going to the movies, traveling, working out, hiking. 

Years ago, Makeup Artistry began as a hobby of mine and over the years I have been trained and certified by many prestige cosmetic brands. This hobby turned into a profession! I currently still work as a Makeup Artist and love what I do! 

Do you play any sports? 

Yes, volleyball! 

How do you relax after a stressful work week? 

I like to take time off to myself and go out shopping to unwind. Also, just spending time with my family is very therapeutic for me. 

What is your advice for new leaders on the team?

Be eager to LEARN! Work at your own pace, it is not a race. Have strong determination, set goals for yourself, and most importantly have patience with yourself and do not lose focus. Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can ACHIEVE! 

What is your favorite book and why? 

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. It’s a book of his best work. His poetry is inspirational. 

Who is your favorite sports team and why? 

The Florida Gators! A lot of my family members have graduated from The University of Florida. Also, the town I’m from is full of Gator alumni, so you can say I was pretty much born into it! 

Do you have a secret talent? 

I’ve been told by many that I have a talent of making others feel comfortable to be themselves around me and that I make people feel loved and cared for. I will always be an ear to listen, will always be that motivation someone may need, and will always help in any way I can! It’s in my nature. 

Do you have a favorite color and why? 

Pink! It’s just girlie and fun!

If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why?

An Eagle; it represents power, action, and perception. Eagles have intuition, creativity, balance, and grace. Their vision is sharp which gives them the ability to see the hidden truth and spiritual principles. 

Thank you Hannat for sharing more about yourself and your experience working at J.W. Business Acquisitions! We look forward to watching you grow even more within our company! We appreciate your values and the energy you bring to the team.

Stay tuned for more of J.W. Business Acquisitions’ Rising Stars. To keep up with Hannat, other rising stars, and the entire team at J.W. Business Acquisitions, be sure to follow us on Twitter!

We communicate all day long, with coworkers, family members, friends, the grocery store clerk, the Starbucks drive-thru employee, in person and online.  Here at J.W. Business Acquisitions it is our job to communicate clearly with co-workers and customers.   There are times that communication comes off great and clear and then there are also times that the communication is not so effective.  Here are some tips the J.W.B.A. team has come up with to help make your conversations more effective!