Do you ever have days when you have a long list of tasks stretching out in front of you....... and you don't really want to do any of them? Of course you do......
I had a day like that yesterday at work. I had a whole string of things I had to do, none of them could be delegated. They were all going to take time, my time, and at first glance it was hard to see how they were all going to fit into the day. Sounding familiar?
How do you respond when faced with that situation? The least productive way would be to look at the list as a whole and let it stress you out. Getting stressed is about allowing external pressures to dictate to you, rather than taking control of the situation for yourself.
Prioritise what you need to do and do what absolutely can't wait first. Done, over with. How does that feel? Starting to make some headway into that list now? Look at what's left. Do some of the easier tasks to get them done but be sure to do some of your least favourite ones too - these are the ones that will really please you to have got done and over with.
As you complete the remaining tasks, notice how much better you start to feel. Bask in the accomplishment of achieving more than you thought you would. Find some small way of rewarding yourself for hanging in there and getting it done. Go on..... you know you deserve it!
Now you can look back and think - yes, I did all of that. Next time you're in the same situation you'll know that you are capable of doing it again..... and more. Try and make even your most routine of tasks enjoyable by finding some way to challenge yourself as you complete them. Focusing your mind like this really will make the time pass quicker and make the whole thing seem easier and more enjoyable.
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