How to Get More Done in a Week Than Most People Do in a Month<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere Are Too Many Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is a to-do list pit that a lot of people fall into, and it’s using too many systems and tools to organize it, especially if a new time management or productivity system is involved or a tool or app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With every change that comes along, there is a learning curve, and we lose precious time organizing and learning instead of using that time to do what we’re supposed to be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask yourself how many “productivity” systems and tools do you use? Do you spend a lot of time on them? How much of your day is spent tracking your progress and productivity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solution for this is to find a few methods and techniques that work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating the List in the Same Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is nothing that leads to counter-productivity other than a badly structured to-do list, and one of the most common mistakes is that a lot of people create their to-do list on the same day that you’re meant to accomplish these tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What this accomplishes is the opposite of what you’re looking for. You’re starting your day with a stressful brainstorming session and haggardly running back and forth trying to remember appointments or meetings and panicking if they overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making that checklist the evening before is what experienced to-do list users call a pro-move. And if you don’t want your tasks to take up your time after work, then plan for the next day before leaving the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not Counting In Random Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You’ve done things perfectly. Your to-do list is ranked from most to a least important task, you can’t wait for your scheduled break, and you may have already eaten that metaphorical frog that marks the day’s most difficult task– but suddenly, a random, unexpected event occurs. Your entire system and list are thrown off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid committing this mistake, it’s important to consider that each day is different, and random hurdles are bound to get thrown in your way. So while it’s important to structure your to-list and thus, structure your day, it’s equally important to allow room for flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every day, go over your calendar and to-do list, look at all the activities you have written out, then look at the next few days’ schedule to see what else is planned. Once this is done, carve out at least one hour of free time for unplanned activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unplanned activities include unexpected phone calls, or for some reason, you had to leave work– there are a plethora of unexpected events that can happen. Even the Internet shutting off for a few minutes can make your tasks overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By creating this safety net, this cushion, that allows room for errors and emergencies, you’re radically reducing stress and panicky levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worst case scenario? This random event took up a bigger time slot than you originally thought it needed. Best case scenario? No emergency cut in, and nothing extra came up, and you get to use that extra time to get ahead of your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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