Eat That Frog!: Get More Of The Important Things Done Today

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It's easy to think that you need to complete everything on your to-do list. But the reality is that some things simply don't need to be done. Other things are better delegated to others. The Agile prioritization technique includes a process for breaking tasks down into their smallest components. Repeat to yourself, “I have what it takes” to build confidence and overcome doubt. When people ask how you are, respond, “I feel great” regardless of how you feel or how things are going. You have the ability to choose your attitude in any circumstance: choose to be positive. If you find yourself struggling to get started on your task, it might help to learn more about the four main motivators for productivity and the science behind them. When you work on high-value tasks at a high and continuous level of activity, you enter into a state of “ flow”. Successful people get themselves into this state far more often than the average.

Another approach is Zen to Done's process habit where you mark tasks as do, defer, delegate, delete, or file. Focusing on Key Result Areas (KRAs) involves identifying and concentrating on tasks that directly contribute to your goals. This technique enables you to work more efficiently by directing your efforts toward high-value activities that produce the most significant results. Prepare Thoroughly Thinking continually about the potential consequences of your choices, decisions, and behaviors is one of the very best ways to determine your true priorities in your work and personal life.” Use this question to guide your career for the rest of your life. Ask your boss, coworkers, friends, and family. When you have an answer, work to bring up your performance in this area. #7 Obey the Law of Forced Efficiency

Make a list. Add everything you are going to have to do to achieve your goal. As you think of new activities, add them to your list. Keep building your list until it is complete Practicing mindfulness is another way to train yourself to stay focused and fully immerse yourself in the tasks you're working on.

Set up your work area so that it is comfortable, attractive and conducive to working for long periods Eat That Frog!” by Brian Tracy focuses on 21 ways to overcome procrastination and improve productivity. The book shares some similarities with other time management and self-help works, such as: When defining your goals, it helps to use SMART criteria. Here's how to reach any goal with a spreadsheet, calendar, and the SMART system. An ‘A’ item is defined as something that is very important, something that you must do. This is a task that will have serious positive or negative consequences if you do it or fail to do it, like visiting a key customer or finishing a report that your boss needs for an upcoming board meeting.”Discipline yourself to start immediately on your “A-1” task and then stay at it until it is complete. Eat the whole frog and don’t stop until it’s finished completely. #6 Focus On Key Result Areas