It is good to spend some time planning your day, tidying up your inbox, and setting goals. This helps you clearly see what you need to do and how to approach it. But be careful not to lose too much time on these preparations. Overplanning can lead to procrastination and spending more time thinking than doing.
Finding the right balance between planning and doing is important for your productivity. It can be tempting to plan everything in detail, but often it’s better to quickly make a list of your most important tasks and start right away. You usually already know what is important to you; it’s about writing down these priorities and then taking action. By getting started immediately, you prevent getting stuck in endless preparations and can use your energy to achieve real results.
Related:
- Before you start (a task, a work session, a project…), set a time budget
- Do not set SMART goals
- Do the right thing, in the right way, and at the right moment
- Professionals spend about 60% of their time on work about work
- Modern work is unconfined work
- Take the time before doing something you can’t undo
- Before you start (a task, a work session, a project…), set a time budget
- Start with as little as possible and add complexity as you go
- Monthly map
- Work cycle
- Eufriction
- Time buckets
