Spend a few minutes to focus on the vital few tasks that matter.
Statistics on overwhelm validate most people’s daily experience.
40% of respondents say they get overwhelmed at work each day.
25% of respondents say they get overwhelmed ever two to three days.
8% of respondents say they get overwhelmed once a month or less.
14% feel chronically overwhelmed.
Overwhelm stops progress, increases exhaustion, anxiety and a sense of powerlessness.
Use the Franklin Covey ABC-123 Method to prioritize tasks.
It is an effective strategy to use time wisely and achieve greater productivity and results. It helps you to focus on one task at a time and limits distractions, procrastination, and stress.
This process sets apart the most important tasks to help ensure you put your greatest effort toward the things that matter most to you today.
Set a timer for 10 minutes for this activity.
STEP 1
Sort tasks by priority.
A – Vital
B – Important
C – Optional
A – tasks have to be done today or there are serious consequences if not done.
B – tasks you should do but have only mild consequences if not done.
C – tasks that don’t have any consequences for not being done.
STEP 2
Within each letter, order them by importance. A-1 is the most important thing with the highest consequence.
STEP 3
Put time estimates for completion next to each A (vital) task.
Most people underestimate the amount of time a task takes.
This practice brings you back to the present moment. It interrupts repetitive, negative thought loops and helps you achieve a calm, clear, and alert mind. You get the right things done.
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Keep your eyes on the next step – not the summit.
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