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 ahead of you before hand, and work on one item at a time. 
It helps you to prioritize your day. Focus on the most important tasks first, and 
the less important later.

3.	Use your down time to prepare for the next day. This will help you to be 
more organized at the start of your day, so that you can keep your tasks at a 
comfortable level, and minimize stress.

4.	Having constant access to your employees and clients is invaluable. Cell 
phones are a must for the successful multitasker. It keeps you in touch with everyone 
you need to talk to during the course of your day. (remember to start each day with 
a fully charged battery)

5.	The ability to keep calm is a must. Practice relaxation techniques as often 
as possible. Some of these include deep breathing, warm soaks in the tub, and reading. 
If you already have great techniques, use them.

Am I personable?

====>  The ability to meet and associate yourself with people is a good and 
necessary skill when seeking to be an interior designer. Much of your job will 
require you to meet and convince people that you are the best person to design 
their space. A friendly, outgoing, and professional attitude is the easiest way 
to accomplish that. 

====>  You must be able to speak to people at their level. Speaking above them 
is going to confuse your client; while speaking below them is insulting. 

====>  You must be able to read people in order to properly assess how to 
deal with them. This is a quality that you cannot afford to be without. Much 
of your job as a designer is negotiation, and knowing how read other people 
is the key to success in this area. 

====>  People have to feel at ease when they talk to you. You should always 
try to exude warmth and intelligence when speaking to your clients and 

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