Productivity

Often time we find ourselves feeling like we do not have enough time to accomplish everything in our lives. Sometimes all the little things begin to weigh down on us and we don't see a way out. What I find to be most helpful when I have a lot of things on my plate is to make a list. Make a list of EVERYTHING you need to do...from laundry, to work, to getting the car repaired. Once you have made the list, begin with the easiest tasks first. This will do two things for you.

One: It will be easier to start getting things done because the easy tasks don't feel daunting and you are more willing to start working on those.
Two: It will get you over the mental block of having "too much" to do. When you see that your list is dwindling, the bigger tasks don't see so bad because there are not as many.

Really, being productive is all about tricking yourself into getting started. Once you have started, it is easier to keep going. And I love this quote. It really seems to fit in with this topic, so I will end it with this: "Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." -Zig Ziglar

Let your list be your direction and get started!