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Some of the busiest people in the world are life science professionals - it can get hard to find time for anything between travelling for work, meeting deadlines and handling a fast-growing to-do list.
A survey according to Nature study reported that 38% of research scientists across the globe work more than 60 hours a week - and 9% of those scientists work more than 80 hours a week.
You don't have to let your organisational skill suffer because of your busy schedule - the more reason to stay organized between busy schedules is to save time and energy in the long run. To get your organizational skills game on - here are nine easy, time-saving strategies for staying organized in the fast-moving life science and medical industry.
Stay prepared for emergencies
No matter how organized you are, being prepared for emergencies can save enough time and energy, whether it be a last-minute meeting or an unexpected problem that requires your attention.
Automate Task
Automating as many tasks as possible is a sure way to save time and reduce stress, you need to see if there's a way to automate certain things you do daily or weekly - such as setting automatic bill payments and investing in software that streamlines your workflow, or creating templates for commonly used documents.
Manage your “Email”
An unorganised inbox is one of the biggest time-wasters in any profession - certainly sitting through old emails makes it hard to find important messages that require your attention.
Invest in a quality calendar
Varieties of calendar apps and programs are available for keeping track of important dates, deadlines, and meetings so find one that works best for you and your needs. A commonly used calendar is “Google calendar” - this app would send notifications if you have an upcoming event or meeting.
Set up a filling system
It is essential to have a system in place for organising and storage if you are dealing with a physical or digital file - this would save you time when you need a particular document and help you keep track of what you have on hand.
Track your time
RescueTime or Toggl is a good to-do list app used to track tasks and ensure you are on top of everything. These apps can also help identify where you are wasting time, and they can help you see how much time you are spending on productive tasks.
Organise your workplace
For laboratory workers in the medical industry, the difference between a successful study and a complete disaster is a well-organized workplace.
Avoid Multitasking
Multitasking may seem like a great way to get more tasks done in less time, but it can be ineffective - your brain isn't able to focus on one task when you try to do so many things at once.
