Do you get to the end of the day and think that you didn’t get enough done? Or, maybe, you got a lot done, but it wasn’t the most important stuff.
Countless books have been written, speeches given, etc., on how to manage your time or otherwise get the right things done.
And plenty of talk about urgent vs. important. And the Truman Box. And planners and schedulers and reminders. How has that worked for you? (If you have a system that’s working well, please tell me. I’ll gladly cheer you on!)
Two big suggestions, which together will consume only a few minutes each morning and lead to a much more satisfied ending on the day:
- Morning reflection. Just a minute or two: what matters today? If you can only get one thing done today, what would that be?
- List your top TWO (and only two) priorities for the day and make sure you look at that short list all day long
Then, through the day, hold yourself accountable, or get someone else to help, to not do anything else until you get the priorities done. After that, do as much else as your heart desires. You know you’ve done the right things first, so that already makes for a great day.
Sounds so simple, doesn’t it?