One at A Time

Introduction

My mother once told me, "When walking under heavy rain with an umbrella, hold your bag in front. It is easier to protect one side than both."

Our minds become overwhelmed when several things happen at once and demand our attention.

My approach is to first list down the tasks and prioritize them based on urgency.

Alternatively, I tackle quick fixes to clear my mental clutter.
With an organised plan, problems become manageable and you gain a clear direction to work towards.

Even the biggest changes begin with tiny steps.

Do not be overwhelmed by the final goal; start with one step at a time.

As a guide to formulating annual or other goals, consider using acronym SMART.

Consider these time management ABC's so that you devote sufficient energy to achieving the established SMART goals.

Plan each day in writing by breaking large projects into small, management parts.
Maintain a clean desk and work area to minimize visual distributions.
Create an efficient workspace with frequently used items in easy reach.
Recognize the 20/80 rule of thumb, that is, 20% of the input to a process produces 80% of the results.

Attention to details is a crucial life skill, especially for pharmacists who safeguards patients (customers) from potential harms.

Every dispensed medication requires meticulous attention to patient names, drugs and dosages.
To minimise medication errors, one should focus 100% on the task at hand. Put aside unfinished Korean dramas until your shift is over!

As we age, we become less easily bothered.

It is not about forgiveness, but acceptance of life's imperfections.
To be exact, facing disappointments and failures when we are young prepares us to handle them calmly as adults.

This life is a journey ending in death.

Nevertheless, always strive to do what you believe is right and live each day to the fullest.