Do What’s Easiest
This method is great when you feel like you’re “not getting anything done” and want to get some momentum going.
1. Consider time. Mark each item with the time necessary to complete it (or your best estimate). 2. Consider effort. Mark each item with Easy, Medium, or Difficult, according to the effort required to accomplish it.
3. Line ‘em up. Number your list from 1 to N, with 1 being the shortest and easiest task and N being the longest and most difficult item.
4. Get to work. Start with number one and move down the list.
When you feel like there is not enough time in the day and you aren’t getting anywhere, focus on the tasks that will give you a sense of completion and forward momentum. Sometimes we need a little kick-start like this to help us more on to more challenging tasks.
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