In this blog post, I’ll share 5 ways to take charge of your life and get things done.
When you become caught up in small, nonsensical tasks where you spend the day by only spinning the wheels, it could very well be said that you’re not accomplishing anything. In short, you’re frittering away your day! Is this something you really want to be doing?
Rather than waste your time by doing what’s unnecessary, why not spend more time on a directed activity designed to help you realize your dreams? In short, wouldn’t you rather be getting important things done than, well, what you’ve been doing?
It’s time to get out of your own way and take charge of your life!
Here are some quick tips to help you do just that.
Remember What You’re Fighting For
Too often, we put off tasks that seem pointless. After all, why should we be wasting our time? To combat this, do this one incredibly simple thing: remind yourself why you’re doing it. When you have a purpose, it’s easy to get moving, even if the reason you’re doing it is something small and only meaningful to you.
Focus on the Goal
Now take things a step further. You know why you’re doing something. Now imagine what life will be like once this goal is accomplished. Hone in on the benefit, like how good it will feel to have this completed or how life will be made simpler once this is finished.
Stop Comparisons
The entire world grinds to a halt when you start obsessing over what other people are doing instead of focusing on reaching your own goals. The sad truth is, someone will always do it better than you.
To get caught up in this game is only going to drive you crazy and keep you from getting your own important things done.
A better choice? Compare where you are now with where you were a year ago or five years ago. Focus on your personal growth and accomplishments and make a new goal of beating the records set by the old you.
Drop the Perfectionism
Nothing derails you faster than getting caught up in making sure everything is “just right.” For one thing, you’re never going to achieve perfection, so all you wind up doing is forever nitpicking at something without ever turning the work in.
Sometimes you just have to tell yourself “good enough” is okay and let it go so you can move on to the next thing.
Indulge in Instant Gratification
Sometimes it just feels good to have a little reward now and again. Keep a supply of small treats, such as a few minutes playing a favorite game on your phone or even a piece of candy you like when you reach those important milestones. You’ll be amazed at what a boost this gives to your productivity.
Thank you for reading. I hope these 5 ways to take charge of your life and get things done help you. Kindly share this article with your family and friends who might benefit from it. Cheers! 🙂
Those are good points to remember. They remind me of this quote: Don’t Count The Things You Do, Do The Things That Count by Zig Ziglar.
Solid reminders, thanks for sharing!
Great ideas especially focus on the goal! I’ve been doing that lately with my re-organizing by setting short time limits and find I can focus better and get more done in a short time. That gives me time for a bit of a cookie reward.
Sound advice, thanks! My takeaways are keep your eye on the prize and not be too hard on yourself.