Tips to Getting Things Done

My last blog was about doing tasks that don’t necessarily make me money right away. These include writing my own blogs, social media, and the dreaded paperwork. Spreading out my paperwork seems to make that more manageable for me, so I don’t really get too stressed out about my paperwork.

I try not to get too stressed out about my blogs and social media by keeping a calendar with me and working on it bit by bit. However, when I am on a roll, I often do at least half a month to a month at a time. This allows me to spend most of my (working) time writing and making money! This seems to work best for me!

I must add this small disclaimer: This does not account for all of the daily distractions that add up to whole days when I simply can’t focus on my business at all. There were days when I was just too busy with the children or Christmas when I couldn’t get any time to work on my writing.

So, how is the best way to get things done when you have a large number of things to do (especially if you don’t want to do them)!

Make a to-do list.

To-do lists are great! They allow you to see everything that you need to accomplish and when! These lists can be even better if you organize them in the order that you need to do them and even figure out how long you expect each task to take.

Get rid of your distractions.

This may be easier said than done (like in my case). I have had to get up at least fifteen times when writing this post (in the same amount of minutes)! However, it is very important that you get rid of the distractions so you are able to focus on your work and just get through it, especially if you are really putting it off!

Reward yourself when you get through your list.

Rewards are great if you hate doing certain things. You don’t even have to spend money. You can just give yourself a few minutes of peace and quiet if that is something that you truly enjoy! Maybe if you have had a really productive month, you might be able to splurge on yourself, but otherwise, you can just give yourself a well-deserved break!

If you constantly put things off, you should evaluate them.

You need to decide whether or not they are truly important. If they are, but you simply don’t like doing them, you may want to outsource them so, at least, you know they are getting done when they need to be!

It can be so challenging when you want to put things off. However, if you want to have a successful business (or life), you need to sit down and actually do whatever needs to be done! The best thing that you can do is to make a list of all of the things that need to be done. You also need to include the things that you don't want to do!

It also helps to get rid of your distractions. Turn off the television, switch your phone to silent, and get to work. If you have children, find something that will occupy their time, until you are finished what needs to be done. There is nothing wrong with a little screen time if you need peace and quiet to get the job done.

Be sure to reward yourself, especially if you have put them off for ages! You don't even have to spend any money. Just give yourself a few minutes to read a chapter in the book you have been trying to get through for the past month. Allow yourself to take a brisk walk around the block to clear your head. It will all be better afterward.