If so, what is the first step and subsequent steps that need to be taken? This helps you determine the time it will take to complete the task. The first thing you need to do is to decide is if the task is actionable. Where do I begin to organize what I need to get done? Now that you have your list, let’s start to organize. Keep it in an easily accessible place and be sure there is a system for reminders. Do a complete brain dump of everything you need to accomplish in a short period of time, or over an extended period. This could be on paper, on your computer, on your phone, or on sticky notes, whatever works for you. In David Allen’s book, “Getting Things Done” he states, “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” Therefore, you need get your list out of your head and onto something that captures your thoughts for you. This is where planning is the first step to being successful. When you have a “to do list” a mile long lingering in your head, it can be difficult to know where to start. Planning can be defined as the ability to “think about the future” or mentally anticipate the right way to carry-out a task or reach a specific goal. Do you struggle with completing your work goals and projects because you have multiple goals and priorities staring you in the face? French writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Thoughtful planning, organizing, and prioritizing are keys to your success in reaching your work goals!
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