How I Manage Tasks and Increase Productivity

Starting a small business is no easy task. Everyday I get bombarded with things I need to do – sometimes it becomes so overwhelming I get nothing done (and that doesn’t feel good). But here’s my secret to overcoming a huge list of tasks.

Keep a list (using pen and paper – not a computer) of everything you want to accomplish today. Next to each task, put estimate the time it’s going to take you to finish each task. Then prioritize.

I usually prioritize my tasks by doing the sub 10 minute tasks first, then moving onto the tasks that take up the real meat of my day (the ones that bring in the paycheck). Once those are done, I can move on to the “luxury” tasks or the ones that would be on tomorrows list.

on Sep 23 in Time Management, Video Blog tagged , , by Bob Potter