Putting off things that you have to do is one of the battles you face in your everyday personal and working life. Even the most disciplined of managers sometimes finds a way to do everything possible apart from what he should be doing at that time. Let’s, then, summarise the practical recommendations of leading world personality in the field of personal and social development, American speaker and consultant Brian Tracy.
Put everything down on paper
If you want to make sure you get everything done, first get all the things you have to do down on paper. Simply writing it all down will help you limit the things you put off.
Prepare well
Before getting stuck into a specific task, make sure that you have everything you need so that you don’t have to get up and move.
Start with something smaller
Once you have taken the first step, your task will be easier than you thought it would. So start with an easier part of the task.
Divide tasks into parts
Complex tasks will put you off from the outset. So break them up into smaller parts that you can deal with more easily and quicker. Go through them all one at a time.
Try to deal with the tasks that stress you the most first
Don’t let whatever it is that you fear the most hang there in front of you. You will see that once you have done this, you will work far better on your other jobs. Begin your day with the least pleasant task.
Think about the consequences of not getting a job done
Considering the consequences of not getting a job done or the benefits of getting it done can be a strong motivator.
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