How a simple thing can help you plan your day

Sometimes it is the simple things that can make the difference in how the day is going to turn out. Just like having a good breakfast, having a clear plan on what to do for the day can make a big difference.

We all have systems and lists for getting things done. Sometimes it can be the most simple of systems to help figure things out. Here is one way to do it that works for me.

Get a piece of paper and write down the three most important things you want to get done today.

That’s it.

Really.

A day is like a container full of rocks and sand. The three tasks are the rocks. If you don’t put them in before the sand then, it is very difficult to fit them in the jar. If you put the rocks in first, the sand will flow around them. You must make sure those rocks are in the container first. You can then plan your day around them.

Try and make the tasks things that can be accomplished in a resaonable period of time inside one day. If you are trying to do this for larger projects you may find you don’t have time and will get frustrated. If you have a clear next action on a particular project you may be able to do this if it can be done in a reasonable period of time.

Give this a try and let me know in the comments.