Be crazy productive!
Ever wish there were more hours in the day? Our lives get so jam-packed full with responsibilities and commitments, most of us are running around feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
So how is it that some folks seems to get a heck of a lot more done and seem to have less stress? They follow these Top Ten Tips to get a heck of a lot more done.
- Know your priorities. Ask yourself, “What are the most important tasks that will get me closer to my goals?”
- Get up earlier. Early bird get the worm.
- Make a list. Write down three to five things that you will get done today and commit to completing them.
- Use a timer. Set a timer to help you get started on a task and stay focused on it. Timers also help you get things done more quickly when you set realistic, but tight time frames.
- Clear distractions. Clear your desk, turn-off email, social media, phones, and so on. Remove anything that distracts you from the task at hand.
- Use a parking lot. When your working on a task and great ideas strike or you remember you must do something, capture them on a handy list (I call it the parking lot) so you can get back to it later.
- Block time for important stuff. For the important stuff like working on a project, planning, or even time with family, block it out on your calendar.
- Single-task. Stop multitasking. Seriously. Focus just on the task at hand, at least until your timer is up.
- Prioritize self-care. Eat nourishing foods, workout, hydrate, take breaks, get sleep. You know the drill.
- Keep a “done” journal. This is for celebration and motivation to keep going!
