Optimizing your day: 3 Steps to getting things done.

Have you ever went to work or spent time on your day off and toward the end of the day said to yourself that "wow...where did the day go? I did not get anything done today!"

Sometimes it is alright to play hookie...yes even at work, provided you have been productive in the past. However, if you continue to not perform (or get things done), then soon you will find yourself without a job /work.

Sometimes not getting stuff done is unintentional and the circumstances may be our of your control. However, 9 of 10 times this is not the case. When people don't get stuff done, it is because they got distracted or lost focus on their own accord.

Below are 3 steps that anyone can follow to help get things done.

Step 1: Write it down

The very first and fundamental step is to write down what you are planning to do. What you create is called an "activity list". Set aside 15-20 minutes everyday in the morning, when you begin your work, to write down what you intend to get accomplished today.

Step 2: Prioritize your work

List items on your to-do list in the order you would like to get them done and place a number in front of each item. Use a new sheet of paper if you need to.

Step 3: Follow the plan

As you progress through your day, refer to your activity list. Go through the list in the order you marked it.

It is not uncommon to get new "things to do" on your list and/or for the priority of the tasks to change. If you get a new task, just add it to the list, and prioritize it. Then, re-prioritize your existing tasks if you need to.

If you keep referring to your activity list often through out the day, you will have something tangible to reflect your progress for the day.

The other benefit to writing your daily is that the following day you already know what needs to be done at that time.

Now, there are man products that are out there in the marketplace for you to buy that will aide in keeping focus on your daily activities. I would like to mentioned that he SKK Planning System is also one such inexpensive tool that has helped and continues to help many people focus their activities.

Question of the Week:

I welcome comments on the blog. Also, my questions to you are: Do you follow a daily planning routine? If yes, tell us your experience. Do you use a planner? If so, which one?

Regards


Sal

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