Expanding Into Summer, Expanding Into Time

As summer continues to keep us entertained, we find it is more difficult to get things accomplished. We often find that the more time we have on our hands the less likely we are to be able to check things off our to-do list. Although it seems backwards, it is an absolutely true statement. If you find you have lots of time on your hands lately, here are a few techniques on how to have fun and still get things done this summer and beyond.

Pick Three. Choose three things you want to get done each day. It is a small, manageable number that allows you to stay focused, feel accomplished when you get them done and still have time for fun.

Rise and Shine. You will be more successful at accomplishing items on your to-do list if you stay focused on your tasks in the morning and knock them out early. The more time that ticks away in the day, the less likely you are to start or finish them.

Reward Yourself. Plan your day by choosing something fun to do after you complete your three tasks. Hopefully the idea of that fun activity will continue to spur you on to finish the three task items.

Schedule an Appointment. If you find you are still procrastinating on an important item on your list try scheduling the task on your calendar. Most people take doctor's appointment seriously on their calendars and make sure they show up. Create an appointment for that need-to-do task and show up to get it done.

Go to Work. Another technique is to plan work days and fun days. Decide which days will be your work days and spend that day checking things off your list. The next day can dedicated to fun with no guilt that you still have things to do. Ahh!

Remember time is like your waistline. It can continually expand or you can work to maintain it. Try these tips for helping you balance your tasks and fun this summer. If you need help getting a start on your task list, call Jill Weaver at 843-521-7099 or see our website at www.organizebeaufort.com to get started today.