Two many things to do.

Hi everyone and welcome again to Netnewbe. Today I want to talk about having two many things to do and how to set priorities so that we or you can get things done. some times it is not procrastination it is just having our plates full. we have our families which are very important, we have our jobs and the assortment of other things like church, our relationships with loved ones that all these things some time conflict with our time. I wrote in another post that I wish at times that I had more hands and more me to do all the things that I want to do and the things that I must get done. but some days I find that I can not get it all done in the one day.

Some project also that more time than you thought it would take. so to get it done well and to your satisfaction we have to spend more time. so that push the time frame out of sync. well I am going to give you some little pointers to help.

First of all let us look at where we do our work. What does it look like is it cluttered  with stacks of papers supplies toys or books. Its best to get that area organized. this may seem harmless however it register in your peripheral vision and it competes for your attention. clutter breeds confusion. have you every noticed that when you have a lot going on and in your mind your room or house or car and your desk are a mess. Well if you put it in order you may find that you are more peaceful and can think and get a few things done.  These things will not be in your way or on your mind. Clarity is power.
 Also clarify all instructions so that you don't waste time with trial and error and then have to go back and do it all over again once you understand the instructions.

 Have everything that you are going to use with that one project at hand. Not in a pile with all the other things you still have to do. Furthermore make a list; I guess I should have listed the list making first. So that you have a plan of action first. Even the cleaning up of clutter have that on your list to do first. smile. Once you have finished the list and some of the things on the list, it makes you feel that you have accomplished  a lot or gotten thou some of your short term goals.

I know when I feel out of sync with the things to do, I have gotten away from making my list  first and checking off the projects I have finished. it is sort of empowering to know that you are getting things done and you have not wasted time and your energy.

Ok now it is time to prioritize your priorities! what is more important or must be done before you can get to the next thing. all things to do are not created equally. so number them. priority 1 then two and the next one it is neither important nor urgent. if things have a deadline then it should go first! So think of it like this the first one is important and urgent and needs to get done now , the  is important but not urgent.  and the last not important but a step or it is with in the process.

 the final note or tip is get rid of any distractions. I know that when I sit down to write it is best that no one else is in the background watching tv or playing music or chatting with me about something I tell all that I am working and I need no distractions please. now that is me however you may find that you like music on. Then do that if it helps you. with me I can't have the kids in the same room with me. I have to close the door and let them know I am working. some other things that may be a distraction are email alerts, or the phone or other dropping by. if you work from home set times and that you will be working so that all know that you don't want to be interrupted during these hours.  and you yourself must stick with these times as well. and not give in when other come with this or that. You be assertive with your self and not give in as well. smile I hope this has help a little with the two many things to do that at times we find our self stressing over. with a little set up time in the beginning  we help our selfs do better with getting things done on time and with a a clearer mindset.