Ways of being More Productive in your Toronto Office Space or Virtual Office

For years people have struggled to get all their work done by the end of the week so they can enjoy their weekend free of the stress of their Toronto office space duties. Today, more and more entrepreneurs are filling their weekends with work. However, it is a medical fact that our bodies and mind need to rest and take a break from incessant stress.

One way to reduce this stress is to better organize yourself and have realistic priorities about what you can accomplish in any given week. Trying to structure your entire week is not always a possibility and the things that must get done are sometimes sidelined by the “latest crisis” or the “next big new job” that lands on your desk. Here are a few tips to help you get organized in your office space for rent Toronto or even your home office where you utilize virtual office services.

Make a To-do list. Yes, I am serious. Far too often people neglect making a to-do list and fail to understand how helpful this can be in making your day more productive and more goal-oriented. Keeping the list manageable for each day can lead to more accomplishments. Set a few priorities and leave room for minor tasks that you know will find their way into your workday. Make your weekly to-do list and leave room to move things from one day to another. Also, try to fit in those regular tasks you need to do into your list so they do not get lost in the mix. If you know that you have to do client billing, accounting or even inventory-like tasks, put them on your list so that you are armed with the full list of what you have on the go. Using computers and software programs to help you organize your day may help you, but sometimes they become the distraction when you must keep checking them. So instead, enter your list on the computer, but print out your daily to-do list and post it where you can see it at a glance.

Deal with interruptions and keep productive. We all know that when you are deep into your work (especially when on a deadline), someone is going to send you the issue of the day or that pressing matter that must be dealt with ASAP. Instead of losing productivity or your train of thought, schedule the times you are going to read that urgent e-mail or take that call about a pressing matter. While you may have posted office hours, there is always one customer who is “just in the area” and wants to stop by your Toronto office space for a chat. Do not allow that interruption to change the flow of your productivity. Let them know when your next scheduled break is and tell then they can stop by then.

If you are like many people who have a Toronto virtual office and work from home, you know you can keep the fact that you do not have a physical office space Toronto a secret. But you never seem to be able hide it from family and friends. One of the hardest things to explain to family and friends is that just because you work from home does not mean that you are available at any time without notice. Let them know when it is a good time (preferably after business hours) to stop by.

Remember that it is okay to say NO. This may sound harsh, but you have to train yourself to say “NO” – especially if a friend, colleague or even a family member is asking you for help or advice when you are busy working on a priority item or task. Remind them of the best time to ask you for help and still be ready to say “NO” to their request.

Turn off instant e-mail alerts when you are in the office. If you’re regularly receiving more than 50 e-mails each day, then that’s more than 50 times you’ll be interrupted by an instant e-mail alert. Try to resist checking your inbox every time you get an instant alert. Just like other interruptions, schedule some times to go through your emails and respond to the ones that need to be answered immediately.

I started writing this blog with the intent to talk about the myth that is multitasking, but discovered so much more that I could talk about. I have a feeling that talking about why multitasking will need a long blog all on its own.

 

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Hotels

1. Jennifer Smith
General Manager
The Omni King Edward Hotel
37 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1E9
Tel: 416-863-9700
Website: www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward

2. Mark Perry
General Manager
Executive Hotels and Resorts (Boutique)
8 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E1
Tel: 416-350-2419
Website: www.spazen.ca or www.cosmotoronto.com

3. Emeline Boul
General Manager
Hotel Victoria (Boutique)
56 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1G5
Tel: 416-363-1666
Mobile: 647-574-5832
Website: www.hotelvictoriatoronto.com

4. Omkar Sawant
Reservations Manager
One King West Hotel
1 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1A1
Main: 416-548-8100
Reservations: 1-866-470-5464
Website: www.onekingwest.com

5. Van Nguyen
General Manager
Cambridge Suites Toronto
15 Richmond Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1N2
Direct: 416-601-3757
Hotel: 416-368-1990
Website: www.cambridgesuitestoronto.com

Restaurants

1. Michael Pagliaro
Carisma (Italian)
15 Toronto Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2E3
Tel: 416-864-7373
Website: www.carismarestaurant.com

2. Patti Shaw
Terroni (Italian)
57 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-203-3093
Website: www.terroni.com

3. Declan
Restaurant 20 Victoria – Michelin guide approved
20 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-804-6066
Instagram for reservations: https://www.instagram.com/twentyvictoria/

4. Mana
Nami (Japanese)
55 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Tel: 416-362-7373
Website: www.namirestaurant.ca

5. Restaurant Lucie
100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2W1
Tel: 416-788-9054
Website: www.restaurantlucie.com

6. Niam H
Cantina Mercatto
20 Wellington Street East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C5
Tel: 416-304-0781
Website: www.cantinamercatto.ca

7. Siva Sathasivam
Uncle Tony’s
38 Wellington St E
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C7
Tel: 416-455-6650
Website: https://uncletonys.ca/

8. Pizzaiolo
104 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5C 2Y6
Tel: 416-860-0700
Website: www.pizzaiolo.ca

9. Robin Singh
Woods Restaurant and Bar
45 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-214-9918
Website: www.woodsrestaurant.ca

Health and Wellness

1. Thom Tullo
Morpheus8 by Inmode
47 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-863-6564
Website: www.amanspa.ca

2. Altitude Athletic Training
56 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1E3
Tel: 416-366-3838
Website: www.altitudeathletictraining.com

3. Physioheath Studios
33 Victoria Street, #130
Toronto, ON
M5C 2A1
Tel: 416-368-2525
Website: www.physiohealth.com

Our Amenities

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  • We are the highest Tech centre in the market
  • We have a very modern, high quality, brand new facility located at:

   18 King Street East, Suite 1400

      Toronto, Ontario   M5C 1C4 Canada

    • 18 King Street East is a boutique Class A building – East of Yonge: easy street parking, less traffic, excellent restaurants and lovely parks – St. James Park @ Church & King and Berczy Park @ Wellington East, Scott and Front Streets – Very high energy and engaging area
    • A few steps (a few seconds) to the Yonge Street subway/underground PATH network and streetcar available outside building
    • Building is located in Toronto's vibrant financial district
    • Plenty of parking available in the area including street parking and reserved parking in the 18 King building 
    • Adjacent to the building huge outdoor food courtyard - Beer Bistro www.beerbistro.com and Craft Beer Market www.craftbeermamrket.ca restaurants and bars with onsite catering services
    • Onsite amenities:  Tim Horton's, Beer Bistro, Convenience store and Starbucks across the street 
    • Nearby amenities:  underground PATH network, numerous restaurants, banking, Starbucks plus a wide array of nearby shops and services 
    • New modernized office layout fully furnished with meeting spaces and training rooms plus café lounge area
    • We are leaders in the service of training/meeting rooms with full conference facilities, high quality hot and cold catering
    • Largest training room and conference facilities accommodate up to 60 people classroom style
    • Ultra-high-speed - 1 GIG pipe = 1,000 x 1000 fiber-optic network, which will deliver internet connection speeds faster than most North American services
    • Private shower room
    • Indoor Reserved Parking at the current building rental rate
    • Bicycle parking
    • Rent a space to accommodate your team for meetings, training sessions, corporate events or coworking space or flexible office space for one day, one week, one month or one year, or whatever term suits your business
    • Telsec has over 650 locations in 40 different countries worldwide available for their clients.  Office clients receive up to 8 hours of meeting space per month at no charge at any ABCN member location.  Plus, Office and Virtual Office clients may rent a space from any member location at special member rates which varies depending on the location 
    • King Edward Hotel is located across the street - recently completed a $40 million renovation and boutique hotels close by within walking distance
  • Dining and entertainment at high quality restaurants only minutes away – Carisma, Terroni, Woods Restaurant & Bar and Michelin Rated - Restaurant 20 Victoria. Plus numerous lunch and takeout eateries nearby

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