Either way, many people have trouble focusing on their work at this time of year. We asked some of our trainers for some tips on how to refocus your mind and manage your time wisely at work when sunny skies and warm breezes are calling you out of your office!

Following are National Seminars Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Mind On Your Work When Your Brain Is On The Beach:

1. Make a 10-minute planning appointment with yourself daily.
Start off every morning looking at — and prioritizing — your tasks for the day. Writing them down reinforces the fact that you’re still pulling down a paycheck and your company deserves your best work. If you’re not a “morning person” you can also schedule your 10 minutes at the end of the day and plan for tomorrow.

2. Find the type of calendar that works best for you and use it consistently.
Whether you print a calendar off for free from your word processing software on your PC, or you spend hundreds of dollars on the latest PDA, there’s a calendar out there that fits your personality. Use one give yourself goals to get work done before you go on vacation. Chunk out your work before you go, and, if possible, find out what projects you’ll have after you get back from vacation and plan them, also. Then you’ll be able to enjoy your vacation knowing that you’ve lessened the chance of being buried with work when you get back.

3. Create a master list and a to-do list.
Yes, there IS a difference between a master list and a to-do list. A master list of major projects you want to accomplish before you leave will eliminate the small lists and sticky notes that get lost. You may want to keep your master list on your computer. Your to-do list should be made daily. Decide which are the three most important tasks for that day and start on them. Then tackle the next three.

4. Use your computer for work — not for planning vacations.
With Internet access becoming more and more available to many employees, the trap of using your work computer for planning, booking and paying for your vacations steals your productivity away. You’re probably spending a lot more time on the computer for personal use than you think. Save the vacation planning to do at home on your home computer — your boss will thank you for it!

5. Recognize that using your time effectively is a self-management issue.
Your time is a precious commodity to you, your family and your organization, and you owe it to everyone – especially yourself – to schedule your time wisely.