Multitasking is Often Counterproductive – Finding Balance and Focus PART TWO

Here are four steps to begin to create the kind of balance that we all truly need in order to be creative, fulfilled and joyous. 

 

Step #1: Know thyself. In order to create meaningful change, you’ve got to take an honest inventory of what isn’t working. If you’ve diligently learned every multitasking trick in the book, and all you feel is overwhelmed, perhaps it’s time to admit that it didn’t add to your life after all.

 

Step #2: Accept the reality that you can’t do it all – not alone at least. Having a schedule that embraces both deadlines and projects, as well as your personal and family agendas, will make this much easier. By looking at the big picture, you’ll be much more empowered when it comes to doing two of the most difficult things in life: saying no and asking for help.

 

Step #3: STOP multitasking. Instead, prioritize the three MOST important things for each day, and then do those things. They may, in fact, be the simplest tasks, like go to the bank or send out your monthly invoices. But how many days race by and leave those tasks unaccomplished?

 

Step #4: Remember, downtime is a vital component to UPTIME. You must prioritize rest and relaxation – even if it’s just 2 hours a day (in addition to sleeping, of course). You might find that running full speed for 20 hours out of every 24 and accomplishing two tasks at all times, all day long, works – but it won’t work for long. And what kind of LIFE are you having at that pace?  Instead, use planning and prioritization to schedule yourself back into your life. An added perk?  You’ll be healthier!  Enough sleep, time to regroup, and even time with friends all adds up to a body and a soul that’s supported and rejuvenated. And that’s a life plan for balance and focus!

 

To your continued success, Dave Churchville

dave@myclientspot.com

ClientSpot by ExtremePlanner Software

http://www.myclientspot.com

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