“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – SOCRATES
Here are five simple techniques we can teach our teams or re-learn ourselves to get more of the right things done. The links below explain best practices, and there’s a suggested list of books and authors at the end.
Prioritize
The Eisenhower Matrix prioritizes the tasks that belong on your to-do list and their order. It points us to do the most important and urgent task first, even if it’s distasteful. Learn more.
List
A properly managed To Do List app such as MS To Do will ensure every possible task is captured and organized to ensure you don’t lose track. Learn more.
Schedule
Got your to-do list? Now turn to-dos into time-bound calendar events. Tasks become realistic with a technique called Calendar Blocking. Learn more.
Control
Our main communications tool is usually email or a related tool – and our inbox can quickly get out of control. The principles of Zero Inbox will help you bring order to chaos. Learn more.
Focus
Once you know what needs doing (and when), then it’s time to buckle down and produce. Use Pomodoro sprints to focus your energies. Learn more.
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Interested in becoming even better at all this…? Here are some of the noted writers and books on these topics:
- Getting Things Done – David Allen
- Atomic Habits – James Clear
- Deep Work – Cal Newport
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
