Administrative Professional Series

Hopper Perfectionist Plus Allergic to Details Fence Sitter Cliff Hanger

 Easily Distracted  Enjoy variety of change  Desire immediate gratification  Likes to feel busy

 Slow down  Eliminate distractions  Create Structure  Mini-goals  Timer  Boredom = positive  Relax & reward

 High standards or superhuman expectations?  Trying to please someone?  Do it all and do it well attitude

 Examine standards  Is it worth it?  Say no  Identify high-priority  Imagine  Relax & reward

 Deals with broad picture  Follow-up/not important  Move quickly, resist routine tasks

 Create basic routines  Minimize forgetting  Record thoughts  Reminders  Handy materials  Ask for help  Relax & reward

 What do you want?  Afraid to make wrong choices  Don’t know how to start moving  Afraid of unknown

 Evaluate needs  No wrong choices  Break down decisions  Pinpoint fears  Ranking system  Input  Instincts  reward

 Procrastination  Estimate time inaccurately  Thrives on stress  Needs pressure to perform

 Monitor time  Scheduling  Mini-goals  Move deadlines  To do list

Tired of Clutter?

 When in doubt, throw it out  Use it or lose it  Store things accordingly  Handle it once  Recycle  Use filing cabinet  Call in a professional

Throw it out Dump Give it away Refer Do something Act Put it away File

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Remember: Attitudes are Contagious!