NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP ??

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PRIORITISE AND SET DEADLINES

Write your goals on a list you can keep close at hand during the day, at least until you grow

accustomed to your new system. Assign incoming tasks according to a priority system: 1, 2, 3 or

A, B, C, or even a colour system. Use whichever you prefer, and add as many levels of

importance as you think you need, without overcomplicating the system. Unnecessary

complication can add to stress.

When preparing your weekly schedule, make sure the tasks you work on during the day are the

ones with the highest priority. Fill in time blocks to complete these tasks first, then move to your

second priority. If you still have time (keeping in mind to leave contingency space for the

unexpected), then move on to your third category. If not, see if you can delegate the task to

someone else. If not, avoid committing to the task.

Remember: each time you are given a new assignment, analyse it for importance and prioritize

it accordingly.

If you have an existing task or to do list for this week, prioritize it now.

SET DEADLINES

Now that you’ve got your goals, priorities, and schedule

clear, review your deadlines. Chances are, you’ve already been

given deadlines for most of your tasks. If not, make your own,

taking into consideration your priority criteria. If you let tasks

float around without being formally added to your schedule,

odds are you’ll procrastinate on them and they won’t get done

until you’re asked about them…and by that time, you’ll most

likely be expected to deliver ASAP, causing unnecessary stress.