[Sara Caputo]

It's easy to get caught up in the daily grind of office life and put your priority tasks on the backburner. But, one way to combat this situation is to rework your morning routine and delay answering e-mails. Learn how to maximize the "Hour of Power" and watch your productivity levels soar.
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[AlaskaChick]

The problem is that one usually has to check email immediately so as so ensure that if there are schedule changes or emergencies that must be dealt with, you are aware of them. So I do a fast review of email to see if there are any fires to put out and then on to the hour of power - which I gain by coming to work at least an hour ahead of everyone else

[Chrissy Scivicque]

Yea, I need to start the hour of power myself. AlaskaChick, you echoed my thoughts exactly. I've got to be on email in the morning to put out fires. But I like your idea of coming in a little early to get that done and then hitting an hour of power. I'm a morning person so it shouldn't be a big deal. Great tip, thanks!

[Sara Caputo]

Originally Posted by AlaskaChick

The problem is that one usually has to check email immediately so as so ensure that if there are schedule changes or emergencies that must be dealt with, you are aware of them. So I do a fast review of email to see if there are any fires to put out and then on to the hour of power - which I gain by coming to work at least an hour ahead of everyone else

This is a great idea to get in a bit of the crowd, and then hit the hour of power... Another tip is to make sure you let others know that might need you during this time that you are in your "hour of power" so that everyone is on the same page. I've even worked with companies where they have implemented a company-wide hour of power so that everyone can feel like it's "okay" to not be checking email. Pretty cool & productive!