Who’s Advice: Alok Bhardwaj

Worst First: Before you do anything else, do the least desirable things on your to-do list.

Why We Like It: This seems like the best way to enjoy the rest of your day and get rid of that nagging voice in your head telling you that should be doing jobs you don’t want to do.

Who’s Advice: David Allen

2-minute rule: When new tasks come in and they can be done in 2 minutes or less – do them immediately.

Why We Like It: This keeps your to-do list clear of menial tasks, which we think is the definition of productive.

Who’s Advice: Timothy Ferriss

80/20 rule. 20% of your activities are responsible for 80% of your output. If you identify this crucial 20% of key tasks then you can prioritise your workload more appropriately.

Why We Like It: It cuts time wasting through having a good understanding of what your activities achieve. We think this is a good tool for motivation as it can be easier to work most efficiently on tasks you see the value of doing.

Who’s Advice: Tony Hseih

The ‘Yesterbox Technique’ – Use yesterday’s emails as todays to-do list.

Why We Like It: Rather than a piece of expensive software, this is a free email management technique, which anyone can decide to adopt at any time. No expense is crucial for young business professionals and entrepreneurs.

  Who’s Advice: Francesco Cirillo

The Pomodoro (tomato) Technique: Break down your work into 25 intense minutes, and follow it up with a 5-minute break.

Why We Like It: When you know you are allowed a five-minute break it keeps you focused. If you don’t know when your next break is or you are not one of those people who can focus for multiple consecutive hours – this technique is incredible handy. A good procrastination cutter too!

Urban Dictionary: “abbv. Smart-Casual, what ever that means!”

Some see it as a nice break from office attire; others see it as a hellish nightmare in getting the balance right between smart and casual! GYE gets down to the real rules of those dress-down Fridays so you don’t have to worry!

Whilst allowing a little personality into your wardrobe, make sure you keep it appropriate. Whilst your clothes may change, the hemlines shouldn’t.

We’re also a fan of jeans; though there is a specification. Denim should be dark rather than light and in a block colour. Leave the faded, rinse effect and ripped knees for the weekend.

We would also recommend avoiding leggings as they can sometimes lack the modesty that should be shown at work.

Above all, keep the shoes sensible! The biggest mistake people can make is thinking that those little things on the end of your feet will go unnoticed.  Flip flops are off the menu and heels should be reasonable.

The best rule of thumb to go by is: Would I take some else seriously dressed the way I am? This is the fall back way to decide whether those slightly garish shoes or that quirky bag are a good idea.

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