Recently I was talking with a friend who shared his frustration in trying to complete a long list of projects.
With so many important items listed, he didn't know where to begin and found he was jumping from project to project and not completing any of them.
Because he was having so much trouble prioritizing, I suggested that he “do what mattered most.” Anything that did not have to be done immediately was to be moved to the bottom of the list.
That was all he needed. He narrowed down his list to the items that were time sensitive.
When you are concentrating on so many different areas at the same time, it is easy to lose your focus. It is often difficult to see the details when you are looking at the big picture. By tackling and completing one project at a time, you can gradually reduce the items on your list, eliminating some of the stress and frustration and end up actually accomplishing more.
The next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and think of “what matters the most” at this very moment.
Block out everything else that is occupying your mind and time and focus only on the results you want to achieve. After you complete the projects with the highest value, then you can move on to the next most important ones.
Martha Lanier is president of IGNITE Your Potential, Inc. where she works with individuals to expand their vision, take immediate action and achieve extraordinary results. Learn more about her coaching services at www.IgniteYourPotential.com. She can be reached by calling 770-886-6033 or sending an email to martha-at-igniteyourpotential-dot-com. Copyright 2007 IGNITE Your Potential, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy the information provided in this article, in whole or in part, when this statement is included in its entirety.
