Achieving More

What is the easiest tool to achieving more? How diffificult is it & how much it is going to cost? Here is the big news- the tool for achieving more is simple & FREE!……………………………..It’s the good old “To do list“.

In my humble opinion, it is important to be organized to be super achiever & making a to- do- list is the most important step of being organized. This is true not just for people at work, self employed professionals; homemakers & students need it too.

Lists energize us into activity & gives direction to our day. Without a list, one is very likely to drift aimlessly into the day. List is a great method to guide us into specific time bound activities. I feel that a well made to- do- list inflicts the right amount of pressure on us which makes us more productive. Some readers may say that their life is perfect without a list. Well! If you are happy with where you are, you probably needn’t change anything. But for people aspiring to achieve more,  a to-do-list is a good place to begin.

It is possible that one may still procrastinate & be ineffective despite making a list. Here are some tips that will ensure that you get the maximum out of your list:

• Do not lose your list. Yes! This can happen. One can avoid misplacing the list by having a designated place for it. Having it in my wallet works fine for me, you may find it more convenient to paste it on your refrigerator.
• Have a designated time to make your to-do-list. Late evenings are the most productive time for me. Whenever I have postponed making the list till next morning, I have invariably ended up without a list. If you think that you are most effective in the morning hours, make a list as soon as you get up. I do mine the previous night.
• The most important aspect of making the list is prioritizing it. Use colours, stars, bold letters, numbers or anything else but DO IT! From the many items on your list it is important to know which items will make the biggest positive difference in your life & make these items you’re No: 1 priority.