Lists, lists, and lists of lists

p 5 daily priorities. The mother of all lists is your daily to-do list. Remember, it has to be realistic and achievable, otherwise, you'll never get through it and it will transfer into a new day. Unforeseen emergencies are the most common reason for not completing task items. Set a reasonable time frame and know that your chances of completing your to-do item are greatest if you set a deadline date sooner rather than later. Most importantly, when you prioritize your top five items and actually get them done, there is a feeling of accomplishment. Did you know you are most productive at 10:26 a.m., according to a LondonOffices.com study? Plan your activities accordingly.

Productivity Pointers

Never confuse activity with accomplishment. Checking items off your list doesn't mean you are actually accomplishing anything. Stay focused on how these items will benefit you in the short- and long-term. To help add value to your list-building efforts, keep these top productivity tips, adapted from Forbes, in mind:

    Get more done by adding more hours to your week. Wake up an hour earlier.
    Maximize your time at work and use Sunday evening for planning the week.
    Learn how to say no. Focus first on what you need to achieve and stick to your guns.
    Work in 30-minute intervals focusing on one activity, then take a one-minute break to refocus.
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