The real problem is that you can be so jammed up that you don't have the time to work on those things. You have to get past the short run to get to the long-run. Here are three techniques to look into that using a timer (or timers) to make it so you can get more out of your time:
- (10+2)*5 This one is a good one to use as a "starter" system, or if you have severe ADD.
- Nested Time Boxing I like this when I am overloaded with tiny things to do. Those pesky "mosquito tasks." I get out a sheet of paper and turn it into a game
- The Pomodoro Technique In my opinion, the best way to do creative work that has a deadline.
If someone was just overloaded (which is what people are by default in the modern world), my first piece of advice would be to follow one of these links, and use one of these systems to get some stuff done. They'll get more done in the same time devoted to work. . . and perhaps just as importantly, they'll work in some fun into their work as well, which can help to stay motivated.
The next step is to NOT, I repeat do NOT add any more of the same type of the work. Do the same work you've been doing in less time and then use the extra time to invest in exercise, planning, learning other productivity tricks, or other useful skills.
So this is step one for making your life better: pick a timer technique to deal with the problem of not having the time to learn how to save time.
After that, who knows what is the limit?
So this is step one for making your life better: pick a timer technique to deal with the problem of not having the time to learn how to save time.
After that, who knows what is the limit?
