Everyone knows how to make a To-Do List. Right? Wrong! Many people just make a random list, then start working it from top to bottom. Here’s the right way, according to the experts - Write down all the tasks you need to complete. - Assign a time frame to each task. - If a task takes more than one hour, break it into components that take one hour or less.
- Assign priorities – from A to F. A is urgent, F is not. - If you’ve assigned the same letter to most of your tasks, then go back and assign different letters to some of the tasks. This exercise forces you to priortize! Now you have a plan. Follow it. - Tackle the A’s first. - Use a Time Timer to manage each component of plan. - Stick to your priorities – and the times you’ve allocated. - Eventually, you’ll improve your ability to: Prioritize your tasks Set the right time frames Biggest benefits: - You won’t waste time on trivial tasks. - You won’t get stressed out by a large number of unimportant jobs. - You WILL learn to Make Every Moment Count. Tip: Invest in a Time Timer for your desk. It’s a faithful helper as you follow your plan.