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Things You Should Accomplish Before Lunch

By Online Career Tips Staff

There’s a very popular article floating around now on, “12 Things Killer Employees Do Before Noon.” It details what your more successful colleagues may be doing in the office before they head out for a business lunch. There are points like not taking morning meetings, and taking a mid-morning break. Tips to keep you on track and productive, without burning out as a side effect.

Our take is that while it is excellent advice, some of us may have trouble adjusting. For example, avoid hitting the snooze button and become less of a night owl and more of a daytime person. We all can’t be bright and cheery in the a.m., but you can fake enthusiasm to get you through the crowd of cringe-worthy morning people. Make an ambition board at your desk, or simply start your day with a funny picture or inspirational quote. That may help cheer you up without adding another cup of caffeine to your routine.

The key is to stay motivated. Moving big projects to the beginning of the day is like running uphill, but the upside to that is it’s all downhill after you stuff yourself at lunch. If you’re looking for more great pointers check out your bosses schedule, or talk to a co-worker who gets consistent praise. They may have some tricks up their sleeve they can pass along to you.

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