Prioritizing!
How do you prioritize your goals and tasks?
I use a to do list for both work and personal. I place the highest priority on top then descend down. I like the feeling of being able to check them off as I get them done.
Carmen,
I like to make a list the day before as well.
Jeffrey Schillinger
make out a list every evening before I leave after a review of my projects and the calendar for the next week
Diego,
Leaving room is a very good way to avoid frustration. What makes a task "critical?"
Jeffrey Schillinger
I set the goals and then I identify the critical tasks to reach each one of them, and the secondary tasks that would help during the process; normally, I left some room for additional task that may need to de taking care during the process. The entire critical tasks have the highest priority.
No it doesn't. It just means it's due right now :D I find that these things tend to be short and sweet usually (but not always). Once those things are out of the way, you can get onto the most important stuff. At least that's how it tends to be...
Michele,
Does "due first" always mean "most important?"
Jeffrey Schillinger
I use my calendar to keep track of when things are due and then review it at either the end or beginning of the day to make a to do list for the next day. I prioritize the list based on what project needs to be finished first. Some days it gets tricky when I have more than one project due on the same day.
I do so as well Sophia. There are many responsibilities that go along with adulthood, that become impossible to manage without a to do list. Especially if one leads a very busy life.
Danielle,
I make out a list every evening before I leave after a review of my projects and the calendar for the next few days. It is a bit old school, but it works.
Jeffrey Schillinger
I agree with using paper and pencil lists. I always have a to-do list, and I organize a & B priorities. I usually have a section on the bottom right corner for my C's and unforeseen priorities. I feel that handwriting lists keep me more in tune with what tasks I have at hand, and I can add and adjust accordingly.
Rebecca,
I can be a mistake to assume the most important thing must be done first. Working on something that is not due yet, even if it is very important, can mean you miss deadlines on other, nearly as important items. "Most important" does not always require first attention.
Jeffrey Schillinger
Do what is Highest Important first
Justin ,
Due dates do not always identify importance.
Jeffrey Schillinger
I normally prioritize my goals and tasks by completing the task that is first due.
Joshua,
How do you set priorities within your to-do list? What are the things that sidetrack you?
Jeffrey Schillinger
I usually go with a to-do list, but sometimes steer away do to other items that present themselves. I tend to let my self get sidetracked more often than not.
Mitessa,
What are two or three of the benefits that have helped you the most?
Jeffrey Schillinger
I am learning that outlook has many benefits and helps with tackling time management issues!
