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21 Ideas To Get Things Done by Taking Control of Your Time,
Tasks & Priorities
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)
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
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
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 doesnt belong in your work space
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
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
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
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
Idea #9: Start a Book of Achievements Whenever you hit a
milestone or achieve something youre proud of, write it down
Revisit this list or book when youre feeling down or
unproductive
Idea #10: Get Out of Your Chair Youll come back to your desk
refreshed & ready for more tasks
Idea #11: Eat Sensibly Dont skip meals or eat at your desk Pay
attention to what youre eating & enjoy it Drink water to avoid
dehydration Good eating habits lead to a focused mind
Idea #12: Make Use of Goals & Rewards Set daily goals &
rewards in addition to long term business goals
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
Idea #14: Budget Extra Time for Projects Double the amount of
time you think a project will take
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
Idea #16: Learn to Ignore Things Schedule your email & IM
time Turn off notifications when working on other projects
Idea #17: Make Cooking Easier Make double the amount of food
& freeze it Use a slow cooker
Idea #18: Limit Social Media Use a timer to limit your social
media time
Idea #19: Exercise Get up from your desk & move Exercise
helps eliminate toxins, re-energize the body & mind &
oxygenates the blood cells
Idea #20: Use a Password Manager No more hunting around for
forgotten passwords No more emailing sites to reset your
passwords
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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