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| April 2008 A Thought Occurred To Me | by Kennette Reed |
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Don't let the magnitude of a project, situation,
goal, or task overwhelm you. Prioritizing is a common denominator
among those who are successful. As Stephen Covey has written,
we need to take, "First Things First". Here are some ideas for
setting priorities: 1. Break down large projects, goals, or tasks into smaller bites. 2. Make a list of what needs to be done. 3. Prioritize your list by using a rating system: A=Urgent & Important, B= Important; C=Not Important 4. Write a new to-do list every day and prioritize it. Items left from the previous list take priority over new items, unless there have been project or goal changes. 5.When an item on your list has been completed, place a heavy line through the item (so you can no longer easily read it). This keeps the eye from reading it each time you go over your remaining to-dos. 6. Only add items that will contribute toward completion of the project. 7. Always add a daily stretch goal. Challenge yourself to go further than you thought possible. This helps you go beyond previously set limitations, and when the stretch goals are reached, you have a greater sense of accomplishment. 8. You will eventually get to the Not Important items, but only after more important items have been completed. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to project completion, management of the challenge, or goal achievement. |
Kennette Reed
Principal, Kennette Reed & Associates Performance Improvement and Success Coaching Kennette is the author of From Idea to Author, Discovering Your Passion, and Steps Along Your Path Kennette also has a blog |
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