Goals, Priorities and Time Scheduling
Let’s start by covering productivity secrets related to goal setting, priorities, and managing your time:
Make a to-do list the night before. If you start the day with a clear to-do list, you’ll have direction for the rest of the day.
Learn to say no. 7 Some things simply aren’t worth your time. Say “no” more frequently and make time for the things that matter most.
Wake up and go to bed consistently. A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel well rested, but it will also set the foundation for a stricter daily schedule.
Keep a routine. 4 Routines cut down on time you spend switching tasks and eliminate some uncertainty in your day. They can (and should) be broken occasionally, but they should stand as the “norm.”
Think of your time in chunks. Elon Musk schedules his day in five-minute blocks. You don’t have to be that extreme, but do consider your time in chunks to schedule more efficiently.
Use an Eisenhower matrix. The Eisenhower Matrix 9 is a system that forces you to prioritize in terms of both urgency and importance, so you can more efficiently decide what your highest needs are.
Set personal goals. 2 Long-term and short-term goals will keep you focused on what’s most important.
Keep a list of secondary and tertiary tasks to work on. You’ll occasionally find yourself with dead time, so keep a list of background tasks to keep you busy in these spaces.
Define the “challenge” level of each task. This will help you mentally prepare for each type of task and reorganize your day according to these challenge levels.
Break big tasks into smaller tasks. Make things more manageable and easier to schedule.
