1. Choose the most productive time frames to do your work

  • Don’t work on an activity that requires intense concentration during a noisy or interruptive time period.

  • Sometimes you have to choose to do the tough jobs first while your energy level is high - even if it isn’t your highest priority.

2. Choose the Best Task and Do It At The Best Time

  • Choose your priorities at the time when you can accomplish the tasks most effectively.

  • Perform difficult tasks at peak energy times.

  • Do work you enjoy at low ebb times.

3. Practice Instant Success

  • When you are actively involved in something you value, you feel self-confident and successful.

  • Focus on what is really important to you and recognize that you can achieve it!

  • Always set goals that are in alignment with your core values and beliefs.

4. Learn How Long Tasks Take

  • We tend to overestimate the time it takes to do unpleasant tasks and underestimate tasks we enjoy.

  • We often are unrealistic about how long it takes tasks to complete.

  • We believe we have more time than we do.

  • Plan for interruptions or unexpected delays.

5. Budget Time Effectively

  • Choose a time slot and fill that slot with one activity.

  • If you have a large time slot (2-4 hours) - choose 2 to 4 1 hour tasks to fill that slot.

  • Smaller tasks should be blocked into small time slots.

  • Don’t start a long involved project if you only have a 30 minute window!

6. Delegate

  • Hire a professional or turn over to a trusted colleague.

  • Even if you love the idea but it’s not in line with your priorities - delegate it!

7. Don’t Give Up

  • Each tiny action builds upon itself to move you forward towards your goal.

  • Consistency is more important than speed.

  • Refer to your goals DAILY.

Managing your priorities is the key to a passionate, purposeful life. Make a decision to eliminate low level activities and tasks that aren’t consistent with your vision.

The secret to a high quality life is not what you add to it, but what you eliminate from it.

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