
But these days a to-do list can be much more than simply a list of tools on a piece of paper. Thanks to the power of computers and the web, you can now get much more from your lists by using the right software.
Read on for some examples.
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To-do lists are a useful tool for prioritizing your workload, for making sure you don't forget anything and for visualizing all the things you have to do. Once you've created your to-do list, you can then work through it one item at a time and that way get a real sense of progress as you tick each item off.
But these days a to-do list can be much more than simply a list of tools on a piece of paper. Thanks to the power of computers and the web, you can now get much more from your lists by using the right software. Read on for some examples.
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A huge factor in burnout is the stress related to feeling like you do not have enough time to get everything done in a day. It can feel like everyone wants you to attend to things immediately, even things that are not really that important! Our bodies are not machines, and it is important to remember that we cannot treat them as such. This is why learning how to set priorities is so important. Surprisingly, there are many people who do not know how to do this effectively. One of the first things I work with new clients on is learning how to set priorities in one's life.
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." – Stephen Covey Stephen Covey has created a quadrant grid that is helpful in determining where you are currently spending your time, and where you should be spending your time. According to Covey, tasks can be separated into: ![]() You might think that you’re already booked solid, but the truth is that it’s not that difficult to find an hour for yourself by stealing a little bit of time from other activities. Everyone needs a little quiet time because, without it, stress, depression, and anxiety tend to creep into our lives. Creating an extra hour each day for reflection can really pay off over time. You’ll find that the quality of your life improves when you make time to reflect on your goals, dreams, and desires. Focusing your mind on what’s most important to you enables you to go after those dreams with a passion and bring them to life. Try these ideas to find that extra time to reflect: ![]()
Life is a lot like swimming: if you have good technique, you can glide along easily and effortlessly. If you go about it the wrong way, you end up thrashing around and attract the sharks. Life can be quite easy, with the right approach.
Give these suggestions an honest try and you’ll enjoy some positive changes in your life: ![]() The time from Thanksgiving Day (in the US) through New Years Day is easily one of the most stressful times of the year. The heightened expectations and pressures (either financial or social) are piled on the routine, daily issues that we face. In the next article, which will be a little closer to the peak of the holiday hullaballoo and have a greater impact for you, I’ll deal with “holiday specific” issues. In this article, I want to help you improve your reaction to the mental stressors you already have in your life as a way of getting ahead of the game over the next few weeks. The mental stress you face on a daily basis can often be more challenging to overcome than physical stress. Sometimes, holding onto the mental stresses you face can seem like the only option available. But you can learn to let go of this type of stress, and find more happiness than you ever expected. ![]() In my coaching practice I spend a lot of time talking with clients about making conscious, positive, resourceful choices to empower them toward accomplishing their goals. The problem that quickly surfaces is not always doing something “new” but is sometimes a matter of ceasing to do things that are self-sabotaging. Here are some of the major self-inflicted wounds that I’ve run across and how you can avoid them. ![]()
Many of the people who contact me are busy professionals who are stressed out and overwhelmed with juggling business, family and personal development. Even if you’re currently in transition, you still are faced with the challenge of managing your tasks and resources to create the kind of lifestyle you desire.
Here are some simple and effective ways to balance competing demands on your time and energy. Implementing these should result in greater satisfaction at work, better relationships with loved ones, and a marked increase in your energy level. All of these combine for lifting you to a higher level of overall health, vitality, and enjoyment of life. |
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