>> Don't know where to start? Make a " To Do" list.
Make a list of all the things you do every day.
Categorize these items into work, family, and personal time.
>> Plan your day using your " To Do" list. Prioritize. What must be done? What can be rescheduled, delegated, or deleted? Eliminate or delegate trivial tasks.
>> Review your plan. Is it realistic? Are you trying to do too much?
>> End of each day, plan the next day. This helps you feel more organized and in control.
>> If you like calendars, planning books, then, use abbreviations, write down anniversaries / birthdays, keep track of your goals, record notes and ideas, upcoming appointments etc.
>> Set goals that are specific, measurable, realistic, and achievable- they give you purpose and direction. What do you want to accomplish? When?
>> Be flexible. Allow time for interruptions and distractions. When you expect to be interrupted, plan routine tasks. Save larger blocks of time for your priorities.
>> Use your body's prime time to your advantage. Which time of day are you at your best? Are you a "morning person," a "late afternoon whiz," or a "night owl?" Plan to use this time of day (if possible) for your priorities and be more effective.
>> Identify what the right thing to do is, and then focus on doing it right. This goes a long way towards improving your personal efficiency.
>> Assign deadlines to important priorities to keep them from becoming last-minute emergencies.
>> Avoid perfectionism- as this can be a form of procrastination- sometimes good enough is good enough.
>> To avoid procrastination, break a task into smaller tasks and work on one task for 15 minutes. The logic behind this method is that if you do a little at a time, eventually you'll reach the point where you'll want to finish.
>> Learn to say "No" by focusing on the importance of your goals. If necessary, schedule personal time for priorities such as friends, family, and you.
>> Reward yourself for achieving your goals. Balance your life with fun.
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