Getting things done boosts confidence and inspires you to take on the next task. But looking at a big project can be intimidating, which, in turn, triggers procrastination as we wonder where to begin.
One way to get started is to divide your projects into long and short-term goals, then break down the short-term goals into daily small tasks you can do in batches. Often referred to as eating the Elephant one bite at a time, breaking things down reduces the overwhelm. Also, I'm from a land of elephants, and we don't eat them. So read on...
OK, this is going to sound so simple, you may be tempted to ignore it and keep looking for "THE" sophisticated productivity secret. But sometimes, it's the simple things we ignore that bring quick, tangible results.
Here are the three steps:
The reward can be patting yourself on the back, a short walk/stretch, a healthy snack, or a drink. It can also be a moment of mindful deep breathing, petting your furry friend, or whatever 5-minute self-care activity fits you and your immediate working environment.
After the 5-minute break, set the timer again and work on the next single task. Repeat the process and watch your momentum gather as you tick things off with ease. This simple hack is called the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. And it works if you work it.
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