21 Ideas To Get Things Done by Taking Control of Your Time, Tasks & Priorities
- 1. 21 Ideas To Get Things Done by Taking Control of Your Time, Tasks & Priorities
- 2. Idea #1: Do It Now • Tackle quick & easy tasks first or the moment you think of it • If you use a to-do list, cross it off after completion (this works with household chores, too)
- 3. Idea #2: Breathe • Take a few moments to breathe, relax & gather your thoughts before jumping into your work tasks • Smile & say something nice to yourself
- 4. Idea #3: Planning • Make time for planning at the beginning & end of your day • At the end of the day, write your top 3 priorities for the next day
- 5. Idea #4: Organize Your Office • A cluttered office often leads to a cluttered mind • Take a few short breaks during the day to organize your office • Take out whatever doesn’t belong in your work space
- 6. Idea #5: Get a Door • Or a nice decorative screen to separate your work space from your living space • Consider a Do Not Disturb sign as well
- 7. Idea #6: Set a Timer • Set the timer to 30 or 45 minutes & focus on a single task • When the timer goes off, take a short break then reset the timer
- 8. Idea #7: Set Work Hours • Knowing that you have to finish work by a certain time will help you focus & prioritize • Dressing for work also helps with productivity
- 9. Idea #8: Keep a Journal • Track your tasks & productivity along with any interruptions • Notice any patterns or how you can focus better in the future
- 10. Idea #9: Start a Book of Achievements • Whenever you hit a milestone or achieve something you’re proud of, write it down • Revisit this list or book when you’re feeling down or unproductive
- 11. Idea #10: Get Out of Your Chair • You’ll come back to your desk refreshed & ready for more tasks
- 12. Idea #11: Eat Sensibly • • • • Don’t skip meals or eat at your desk Pay attention to what you’re eating & enjoy it Drink water to avoid dehydration Good eating habits lead to a focused mind
- 13. Idea #12: Make Use of Goals & Rewards • Set daily goals & rewards in addition to long term business goals
- 14. Idea #13: Hold Google Hangout Meetings • Have weekly or twice weekly status meetings with clients or staff • Train them to collect questions to be discussed at each meeting
- 15. Idea #14: Budget Extra Time for Projects • Double the amount of time you think a project will take
- 16. Idea #15: Identify Time Consuming Tasks • End of project tasks can be time consuming • Budget your time wisely & estimate extra time for these ‘extra tweaks’
- 17. Idea #16: Learn to Ignore Things • Schedule your email & IM time • Turn off notifications when working on other projects
- 18. Idea #17: Make Cooking Easier • Make double the amount of food & freeze it • Use a slow cooker
- 19. Idea #18: Limit Social Media • Use a timer to limit your social media time
- 20. Idea #19: Exercise • Get up from your desk & move • Exercise helps eliminate toxins, re-energize the body & mind & oxygenates the blood cells
- 21. Idea #20: Use a Password Manager • No more hunting around for forgotten passwords • No more emailing sites to reset your passwords
- 22. Idea #21: Avoiding a Workaholic Syndrome • Working extra hours does NOT equal more productivity • Over working poses serious health risks, such as depression, burn out, high blood pressure & more
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