Time Management Remember that creating a schedule may require time upfront, but this initial investment will pay off in the end. Avoid stress-If you are ever feeling stress, step back, focus on an attainable task and complete the task. Understand the difference between urgent and important tasks. Urgent tasks demand immediate attention, but whether you actually give them attention may or may not matter. Important tasks matter and not completing them may have serious consequences for you or others. Recognize the time of the day that you work best (ex. Morning or night person). It is best to schedule difficult tasks during those times of the day. Do not try to multi-task. It is much better to finish off one job before moving onto another and overwhelming yourself. Keep your work-space and home tidy. Clutter can be a distraction. Cleaning up can improve self-esteem and motivation. Stay calm and keep things in perspective. You’re doing great!

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Rendering Accompaniment Visible Facilitator Training Modules in Chiapas, Mexico

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Communicate issues with others when they arise. If issues do arise, provide constructive feedback to others so that the issue can be resolved in a timely manner. Initiate conflict resolution when necessary. Maintain positive relationships with other workers in your organization. Create a positive working environment for your own benefit and for the community health workers.

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Communication is a crucial tool in achieving personal goals as well as community goals Finding similarities with other people you work with builds a sense of community. Finding common ground is important in negotiations. Being able to find similarities in goals or objectives helps advance both sides of a negotiation. When negotiating, begin with finding deeper motivation within yourself and others Negotiating requires listening to the other side in order to find common interests Finding similarities, listening, and negotiating with your patients allows you to better accompany them. As a facilitator/acompañante, you already use listening skills as you work with patient. You can apply these skills in other ways as you work with other accompañantes and doctors.