I love the week between XMas and New Years - For Productivity!

Even as a self-employed person, I look forward to using the week between Christmas and New Years Day to get stuff done. And not just any stuff, but those nagging projects that are 75% done, or 50% done, or that I have put off beginning at all.

For most businesses, this week is slow and strange. No one wants to work. There are fewer meetings and this means you get to control more of your day. The phone rings less, there are fewer email pings and you don't likely have to give any big presentations. For consultants it is even better because none of my clients want to talk to me and there are no classes, speeches, or meetings.

Aahhh, a breather.

I have several projects that are earmarked for this week and I look forward to focusing on them and getting them done.

For those of you who keep up with the blog and know about my concept of chunking, this is a major week to chunk, focus, and be super-duper productive.

But Lisa, you might be thinking, you said that people don't like to work during this week. I am one of those people, and I just can't get motivated.

Here's my advice:

Start planning for the week of chunking NOW. Block out your calender.
Start getting excited about what you know you can accomplish.
Talk about the week with pals and significant others - be in conversation (reality is socially constructed).
Invite colleagues to partner with you on some of the more creative work - it will be fun!
When the time comes, put on your favorite working music and get down to business.

What's on your list for the last week of the year? Why not end it on a wonderful high note and then celebrate with a spot of bubbly (keeping the worlds separate, of course).