We cannot control the amount of time given to us, but we can manage how we use the time. This process is called “life management”. The primary intention here is to organise your daily life to reach your chief goals. This seems like a simple task to do, but it does take some discipline to stick with it.
Doing daily planning with either a digital or printable planner can lessen your stress to plan and to memorise, and focus more on creativity and relaxation!
Here are some simple pointers to get you started!
Gather all your tasks
and begin to sort them within your planner. Big jobs, small tasks, phone calls, emails, meetings for the day, even notes, and jot them down.
Prioritize with the most important task first
This should be your goal for the day. Start filling these into your daily planner.
List all your other tasks
to follow and be realistic about what you can achieve in one day. Your tasks should be specific and measurable.
Leave time for unforeseen activities
Keep in mind that there are usually some unexpected hurdles that can arise such as meetings and phone calls. Be sure to accommodate these in your plan.
Review all your tasks
and reflect on a “big picture” plan for tackling these. Can some of these be done in a few minutes, can it be delegated, or should it be broken down into more steps to make it more achievable?
Check them off
when you have completed the task! This simple technique will bring a sense of accomplishment and will encourage you to keep moving forward!
Start planning your next day the night before! At the end of your day, review your accomplishments, and start planning for tomorrow. Carry tasks that were not completed over to the next day and reset your priorities and goals for the next day.
Enjoy this process; I guarantee that this can bring balance to your daily routines!
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