From a recent LinkedIn post that asked how to prevent running out of time, all the time, and never getting your tasks done. You need, in a word, margin. Here was my response as to how I ensure I have margin during the day:
Before I tackle any task, I add it to my Microsoft To Do app list. From there I can prioritize it for “Today”, “Tomorrow” or some other time. That forces me to give myself “margin” during the day. If you take everything as it comes in, you’ll always run out of time. Put a “prioritization buffer” in front of any request. I use the To Do app because it’s in sync everywhere, and on my phone and PC. It’s changed my life, because it surfaces “today’s” tasks under “My Day” and suggests things I may have forgotten.
I also strongly recommend reading the book “Margin” by Richard A. Swenson, MD – it teaches you about making sure you don’t overload yourself. It’s easy to overload. Stop doing that. 😜
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