How to get it done when you have a million things to do

How to get it done when you have a million things to do
There's a little activity that can reduce stress, improve
your focus, and save time - in ALL areas of your life.

One common problem many people face is a rampant sense of
confusion. They've got a million things on their minds and
they're trying to remember them all at once. Who can
concentrate under that kind of pressure?

Scattered thoughts can not only make you feel overwhelmed
and confused, they can cause you to forget important
appointments and tasks on your to-do list!

Here is a great practice that can help you keep it all
together much more easily: Plan and prepare ahead of time.

What most of us tend to do is jump into each task without
full awareness of everything that needs to be done. So we
end up veering back and forth as we remember things we need
to do, wasting precious time because we're not prepared.

Perhaps we think that the fastest way to complete a task is
just to get started on it right away. But that is rarely
true.

If you instead take just 15 minutes before beginning work
on a task and jot down some notes about it, then identify
the exact steps you need to take, you'll have a clearer
picture of what needs to be done. Meaning there is much
more chance that it will get done.

Doing this every day can also be incredibly helpful for
ongoing projects! Each day as you get ready to work on the
project, review your notes from the day before and jot down
any new developments that need to be considered. Then
you'll be able to stay focused and accomplish more.

You can also apply this 15-minute preparation activity to
other areas of your life. For example, if your morning
routine is a scattered rush to get everyone out of the
house on time, try setting aside 15 minutes the night
before to get prepared. Gather up keys, books, cell
phones, homework assignments, and anything else you'll need
in the morning. Prepare lunches and get the coffee pot
ready to go (or get a pot that has a timer so it will start
itself in the morning).

Those 15 minutes can prove to be a very wise investment
which repays itself over and over again.

Just a few minutes of preparation goes a LONG WAY toward
reducing stress and can move you much faster towards the
success that you want.

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Robert Greenshields is a marketing success coach who helps
business owners and independent professionals who are
frustrated that they're working too many hours for too
little reward. Sign up for his free Top 7 Time-Saving tips
at http://www.CalmingtheChaoticLife.com