INPUT ARTICLE: Article: All the experts seem to agree on this one. While it may sound speedy or look cool on TV, multitasking is not efficient and can actually hurt your organizational effectiveness. Instead, devote your full attention to one task at a time, handle it, and move on to the next item on your list. Thankfully, most jobs don't require scheduling everything in your day down to the minute. However, keeping a basic schedule of the highlights and most important tasks and events of your day can help keep you on task. Set time limits for certain activities. Some tasks do not require set time limits, but others should have time parameters to boost your productivity. Think of tasks throughout your day that tend to take more time than necessary, and give them time limits in the future. Budget extra time for other activities. Some tasks, as you've learned from experience, wind up usually taking more time than expected, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. For these types of activities, and for particularly important events and meetings, for example, budget extra time before and after. These can be effective tools when used sparingly. Some people like to set their alarms 10, 15, or 30 minutes ahead of time to give them advance warning or buffer time before an activity. You can also set reminder alerts. Ask yourself if postponing is absolutely necessary or if this urge is just an example of procrastination. If you sense the latter, don't postponepower through! However, in cases when postponing all or part of an activity is unavoidable, be sure to make note of where you left off, and reschedule with concrete plans. Alternatively, you might come up with a contingency plan. For example, if you have to cancel an in-person meeting, perhaps you can hold a conference call or web conference instead.

SUMMARY: Avoid multitasking. Create a schedule or timetable for yourself. Use a timer app, stopwatch, or alarm clock. Avoid postponing activities.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Using your devices while people are talking to you makes them feel less important. Put your cell phone on silent and keep it in your pocket or bag. Additionally, avoid playing with your smartwatch or other devices. Put all of your attention on the people around you. to others talk about themselves. Focus on what the other person is saying, not what you will say in response. Nod along as they talk, and offer affirmative statements like, "Uh huh," "That's interesting," or "Wow" to show you're listening. Ask people open-ended questions to keep the conversation going. Listen to their response with genuine interest. Paraphrase what they say to you to show them that you're listening. Telling people what you like or appreciate about them will make them feel good. Be specific about what you're complimenting to make your compliment more meaningful. For example, say, "You were very well spoken in your presentation today," rather than "Good presentation." Complimenting someone's appearance can make people feel good about themselves and may make them like you better. However, it's not correct for every situation, especially in the workplace. Complimenting people's work, accomplishments, and talents can be encouraging and motivating to others. When you meet people, repeat their name back to them to help you remember it. Then, use their name whenever you speak to them. Showing them you remember will make them feel special and demonstrate that you have an interest in knowing who they are. Think about where other people might be coming from. Try to see things from their perspective. Put yourself in their shoes so you can understand how they might feel. Show people you care about how they feel by verbally acknowledging their feelings and listening to what they're going through. Ask people how they feel, then truly listen. Don't judge people for reacting differently to a situation than you would. Everyone has different experiences that mold them into who they are. Tell people about times you've felt the same way they do. Use stories about your life to inspire others. This makes you seem accomplished and impressive, but also shows that you've worked hard to get where you are. Be careful not to complain about your problems or explain all of the issues in your life. Limit your sharing to stories about how you triumphed over adversity.

SUMMARY: Stay off your electronic devices when interacting with others. Listen Give people genuine compliments. Remember people's names. Be empathetic toward others. Share your own struggles and how you overcame them.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the Bible is in reasonable condition, consider donating it to a person or to a charity that will use it. This allows someone else to experience the word of God who may otherwise not have had the opportunity. Below are just a few ideas for who you may want to donate your Bible to: Churches, who may in turn donate the book to the needy. Libraries, who may offer the book for checking out or sell it in a fundraiser. Thrift stores, who can offer the book for relatively cheap to someone who may need it. Christian homeless shelters, many of which offer prayer groups and bible study classes. The Gideons (Gideons International), who are a Christian group dedicated to distributing the Bible worldwide free of charge. Another similar Bible-distributing charity. For example, some charities will send Bibles to countries where people are persecuted for reading the Bible. Just because a Bible is old and worn doesn't necessarily mean it has to stay in that condition. Professional book repair and restoration services offer the ability to bring most old or damaged books back to a high level of quality (for a fee). Some of these services even allow you to ship your books to the restorers for repair. These types of services are a great choice for when your Bible carries some sort of sentimental significance. However, because restoration fees can be somewhat pricey, they may not make sense for ordinary Bibles. Alternatively, you may want to keep the Bible, storing it safely so that its condition deteriorates no further. Though the Bible will no longer be practical for everyday use, it may be able to serve as a family heirloom for you to pass down to your children. This option is a good choice when the Bible has sentimental significance but is either too costly or too difficult to repair.

SUMMARY: Donate it. Have the Bible restored. Save the Bible.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your headset can become dusty over time, especially if you haven't used it for a while. Compressed air will remove dust quickly without leaving streaks or residue. Baby wipes, makeup removal cloths, or hand wipes are good choices for cleaning your headset. Make sure the product you use is meant for skin, since it will be in contact with your face. Avoid using anything that contains alcohol. After you wipe down the headset, it may be slightly moist. Wait until it's dry to the touch before you wear it again. It should only take a few moments. Many headsets have removable face cushions. If you buy a replacement, you can remove your old one and clean it thoroughly with water and dish detergent, then let it dry. When your new face cushion becomes dirty, you can swap them again.

SUMMARY:
Remove any dust with compressed air. Wipe the surfaces down with skin-safe anti-bacterial wipes. Let the headset air-dry thoroughly before using it again. Buy a replacement face cushion if yours is extremely dirty or worn.