Some days I feel like I’ve been treading water with my head just managing to bob above the surface. These are the days where I feel like I’ve got nothing done or I’ve been overwhelmed by having too much to do. At these times you need to review your list and your priorities.
Having realistic and achievable tasks on your to do list is important. Setting a time frame within which to complete the tasks allows you to manage what you do and when you are going to do it. Without a time frame you will find yourself with an endless list of things to be done. Narrow your list down so that what you want to get done is within the week or even within the next few days. Activities that don’t fit into that time frame can be let go for the time being until you are ready to give them higher priority.
If you still feel like your chasing your tail, narrow your list right down to things you want to achieve in the next few hours. Keep in mind that you need to balance your activities so you are not always doing things for others. If you find yourself preparing and cooking family dinners every day change it so that some days another person cooks or you eat leftovers. If you seem to be the person doing the washing most days ask someone else to do this so you can spend some time on something you want to do for yourself. There is nothing more frustrating than doing for others all the time as this only builds up resentment and anger. Allowing enough time for yourself helps to balance your day so put on your list at least one thing you will do for yourself and when you will do it.
For myself I like to write my blog so I make sure it’s on my to do list. I also like to check my emails but decide this doesn’t have to be every morning but rather each night when I have a bit more time. Other activities I purposely do in the morning when I know I’m fresh and not so tired.
Remember the key to a manageable to do list is to make sure there is a time frame within which to do each thing and you have some time for yourself.
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