Get in the habit of carrying a small notebook around with you in your purse or briefcase (whatever you have with you all the time), or a digital recorder. Check your cell phone or mp3 player’s user manual, as many now come equipped with a voice recorder that lets you record memos to listen to later.
Save the Best for Last
If you procrastinate often on the things that you don’t like to do, then you should switch your schedule around and do the unsavory tasks before you do anything else- whenever possible. Save the things you like, or don’t mind doing, for last.
Let’s say you don’t like to make marketing phone calls, but you’re required to make at least 5 each day. You could schedule your time so that you do all 5 of those dreaded calls before a specific time each morning, so that you get it done and over with and can focus on the things you enjoy. You’ll have the relief that the task is completed, and it won’t be in the back of your mind- causing distractions while you do other work.
Block Out Schedules
We all know the most kids thrive with a consistent schedule or routine. It’s no surprise that most adults find a routine helpful as well! If you create a schedule for your daily tasks, and place each task into specified time blocks, you can make sure everything is prioritized and nothing gets overlooked throughout the course of the day. You won’t spend time deciding what you should work on first, either, since you’ll have your schedule established.
You can put your highest priority tasks at the start of the day. You can schedule time for personal errands or checking email. (Are you one of those people that keep the email program open all the time, so you see email the second they land in your email box? It’s like having a person behind you, tapping your shoulder every 5 minutes and interrupting your work! Turn off the email and check it at specified time periods throughout the day instead, and watch how much more productive you can be!)
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