Enthusiasm, workaholism, or increased ambition literally push us to take on as many tasks and responsibilities as possible. As a result, on the eve of the reporting period, the head is torn from unfulfilled tasks, and "to do list" tends to the length of the wallpaper roll.
It is necessary
- - organizer
- - software for organizing working hours (for example, the ChromoDoro timer - Google application
- - Schedule of cases or "to do list" in the form of a table.
- - stickers and markers
Instructions
Step 1
"You and me"
All tasks are divided into those that you need to do yourself, or you can entrust the one who is less loaded. There is a breed of super-responsible leaders who believe that they have to carry on the work of the entire department. For example, parents do not allow children to tie their shoelaces, because the parents do it better. You can not rob a child and you can not deprive a subordinate of the opportunity to show off their abilities. It's the same at home. Instead of promising yourself to fix the dripping faucet every night, call the plumber and cross the task off your list.
Step 2
"Down with procrastination"
This psychological phenomenon has many varieties and, accordingly, definitions, but in general it is a reluctance to start solving a problem. Sometimes the first step is difficult to take because of the subconscious fear of failure, sometimes it is an outright unwillingness to move from a comfortable state of laziness to an uncomfortable one. Most often, a person says to himself: "Here I will eat an apple, play solitaire and then …". You need to switch your brains. And making bull's-eye and solitaire a reward for your efforts. This means that the everyday mantra will sound like: “I’ll work for 15 minutes and eat an apple! I deserve it”. But the art of time management is not easy.
Step 3
Task groups
In business, these can be tasks related to areas of work (logistics or pricing). The student has thematic blocks of the studied material. Advanced housewives divide the apartment into zones. "Bathroom", "corridor", "space next to the TV" - each has an individual approach. And in each zone, spend no more than 15 minutes on putting things in order. This is enough to easily keep it clean, save time and not go crazy with guilt over unfulfilled tasks. Opposite each group of cases, it is good to write how much approximately percent of the work is done. Visible work results contribute to psychological comfort and relieve the increased anxiety that inhibits task performance.
Step 4
Motivation
If it is, then technical tricks will optimize the work. If you have problems with it, then the schedule, e-mail reminders and stickers will be annoying. Therefore, it is important to understand the benefits of solving problems, to approach work consciously. If the mind wanders, distracted by pleasant nonsense, then life may be lacking in joy. It is much more difficult for a depressed person to be effective. This means that incentives for solving problems, inspiration and a special positive creative attitude must be sought from the outside.
