7 Simple Steps to Get More Out of Your Day

“Wake up every morning with the thought that, something wonderful is about to happen.”

Introduction:

We can do make the most of the time we have. Here are some simple steps you can take to get the most out of your day.

1. Plan your day the night before

 At the end of each day write out all the things you need to do the following day to achieve your goals. Pull together all the information you'll need, phone numbers and relevant paperwork.

2. Prioritise the list

Number each item and do the harder jobs first. There's always the temptation to do the easy jobs 􀁽rst. However, think how the thought of doing the hard jobs hangs over you as you do the easy stuff. Think how good you'll feel when the nasties are out of the way and how motivated you'll feel.3. Become an authority.

4. Stick to your list

Check off each item as you go and avoid distractions. You don’t need to answer every email/text as they come in. Set a schedule to check your email/notifications once every hour, or whatever works best for you.

5. Remember the Three "D's"

Do it, Delegate it or Dump it. Handle each piece of paper only once. Either do something about it now, delegate it to someone else or throw it in the trash. And remember - "Only do it, if you can do it."

6. Don't procrastinate

Procrastination really is the "Thief of Time" It's so easy to put things off till another time or till "I've had time to think about it." DO IT NOW!throw it in the trash. And remember - "Only do it if only you can do it."

7. Plan your leisure time

Schedule out time for you to relax, workout, go shopping, whatever it is that you enjoy. Set alarms on your phone to remind you that is 'You time'

8. Be honest with yourself

Keep asking - "Is what I'm doing now getting me to where I want to get to?" if the answer is "no," change what you're doing.