The best way to achieve success is by being organized. Here are five tips to help you get organized and achieve your goals:
Time Tracking
Time tracking is a great way to keep track of your time and see where you are spending the most time on projects. A time tracking tool can help you stay productive and on task throughout the day. By keeping track of how you spend your time, you will be able to identify where you can make some improvements in your life.
Set Goals
Have a predetermined set of goals for what you would like to accomplish each day or week to help you stay focused and motivated. Setting goals will help you see what you need to be done during the day as well as where you want to be at the end of the year. Having a plan in place for your goals will help keep you focused and prevent you from getting sidetracked throughout the day. Be sure to review your goals frequently to make sure you are on track to reaching them by the end of the year.
Create A Schedule
Create a schedule for the tasks you need to complete during the week. Break your tasks down into manageable chunks and assign times for them to be completed. Staying organized throughout the week will be much easier once you have a plan in place and a schedule to follow. You should also create a daily schedule for yourself so that you can focus on what needs to be done each day and focus on tasks that are important or urgent.
Take a break
The suggested ratio (in terms of how much time you’re spending on a task) is roughly 20 minutes per 1 hour = if you’re on a task for 2 hours, you spend roughly an hour on it. This doesn’t include distractions like social media or checking emails. A good rule of the thumb is that you should be giving yourself enough time to finish your task without stressing out about it and not spending more time than necessary to get it done. Taking a break every 30-60 minutes can give you the recharge you need to complete the tasks you have ahead of you that day.
Delegate and Automate
Do Tasks That Make You Feel Good – If you want to feel happy and fulfilled in your work life, it is important to choose tasks that make you feel good. This can include tasks like spending time with family, participating in hobbies you enjoy, or volunteering with an organization you care about. If you constantly feel like you need to do tasks that you don’t enjoy just to earn a paycheck, it may be time to find a new job where you can earn a living wage doing work you actually enjoy doing.