It is possible to bring order to chaos. The solution is called prioritization. Prioritization is an essential skill to make the most of your efforts. When time is limited and demands are unlimited, arranging your 'to do’s' into a list can create calmness and space in your life.
YOU’LL SAVE TIME AND FEEL MORE RELAXED IF YOU:
- Make a list of things that need to be done. Put the 'must-do' items on the top. Identify the 'should–do' items next and the 'nice-to-do' non-urgent things last.
- Assess the value of completing certain tasks. There is no correct way to determine the most important thing to do.
- Slow down and ask yourself, 'Is this important? Is this urgent? Do I have to do this now?'
Prioritizing tasks is a constant effort and no plan ever remains untouched. Unexpected things will pop up and need to be fit into the overall picture. The more you practice assigning various levels of importance to your work and home demands, the more satisfied and less overwhelmed you will feel.