4. Stay focused
Multitasking isn't effective—it lowers productivity and can lead to feeling overwhelmed.
- Focus on one task until it's complete.
- Say no to work that you don't need to do or can be done by someone else.
- Don't keep too many tabs or screens open.
Clients will respect you more when you consistently do a good job, not because you take on too many jobs at once.
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