Do you have so many things to do, you have no idea where to start?
Help is at hand!
Ingredients for dealing with too many tasks
Comfy place to sit, Water or beverage to your taste, Paper and Pen
Method for dealing with too many tasks
Make a list of everything you can think of that needs doing. Yes, you will be able to add to the list at another time as and when you remember other tasks that need adding to the list.
Now that you have your list, choose the five most important tasks that need to be done.
Which one of these tasks appeals to you most? If none of the items that are most important look interesting, then just choose something else on the list that you know you can do.
While enjoying your cup or whatever beverage, give yourself five minutes to prepare to start the task. Set a timer to let you know when you will begin.
When the timer goes, reset it for five minutes and then leap into action to begin the task.
When the timer goes again, acknowledge that you have started the project and set the timer again for a time that you know you can keep going with the task in hand.
Result
When you have finished working on the task, appreciate what you have accomplished. If it is finished, choose another item to work on. If it is not finished, set a time as to when you will continue . . . sooner rather than later!
Tips
When you get stuck, just choose something on the list that needs doing. When you have completed the task, cross it out. The list will need redoing regularly as you complete tasks and new projects require your attention.
If you are stuck, appreciate how much you have done and acknowledge your progress.
Look at the positive outcome for completing the task. How will you feel when it is finished?
Rewards
Decide how many tasks you will accomplish in order to give yourself a time reward – choose something that you would really like to do – game of golf, spend time with a friend or whatever it is that is going to enhance your happiness and motivate you to tackle the next task.
