Getting things done

If you feel like your workload never decreases, here are some thoughts about getting things done.

1) Create a list of goals you want to achieve

By creating a list of goals you help yourself being organized and focused on specific tasks. It works for daily tasks as well as long term projects

2) Priorities according to importance and urgency

Not all the things we come across in our job have the same importance and urgency. Try to prioritize by using numbers to decide what needs to be done first and what can wait.

3) Set deadlines for each task

Deadlines help you organize your work. They are key for any kind of project, short or long term. For very complex projects you can also set milestones every week or months to help you meet the broader goal and verify the state of the project.

4) Delete completed tasks from the list

Once you get things done delete the corresponding task from the list. It gives you a sense of gratification and encourages you to continue working towards your broader goals. Deleting accomplished tasks help you increase your self-esteem and motivation.

5) Start over the following day

Every morning you should spend the first hour of the day revisiting the priority list for the day. By doing that imagine them as already accomplished.

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