We all struggle with clutter in our life and this often stops us by getting ahead and actually getting things done. As Terry mentioned the other day, a blogging waste of time is so easily achieved by not focusing on the relevant, which results in us sabotaging ourselves instead of moving ahead.

But in a world full of distraction we really need to get better at shutting distractions out of our minds, so we can concentrate better on the tasks at hand.

Have you ever found yourself staring at your screen for hours not knowing what to do next because you felt so overwhelmed with all the work that needed to be done? I’m sure we can all relate to this in one way or another.

Often when these blocks happen we make things worse by procrastinating, instead of starting somewhere and eliminating the work one by one.

I used to be a Master procrastinator for many years and only recently started to get a grasp on the idea of actually working to achieve things.

While I don’t claim to be an expert in any way, I can simply try to share with you what helped me to become a “near task master” (please note the word “near”).

With Christmas and the holidays just around the corner it is more important than ever to get organized now, because we will most likely want to spend some time offline celebrating, stuff our tummies with yummy food and be merry and not worry about the bulk load of work that awaits us when we return to the office.

Claim a day now to get organized and save weeks later down the track.

26 Ways To Get Organized Now!

1. check email accounts only twice a day and answer queries ASAP.
2. use manila folder files for individual projects
3. alternatively use folders on your hard drive to to do the same
4. keep all your passwords and log-in details in the same location (notebook, special file on your hard drive, print out)
5. always write your to do list today for tomorrow. That way you can get going the instant you step into your office.
6. take some time once a week to plan the following week. Sunday evenings might be suitable for most and also back up your hard drive while doing this.
7. finish tasks before creating too many new ones
8. eliminate email clutter
9. eliminate paper clutter
10. shut out distractions from family (make it clear to them that you do run a business, therefore you need “your” time to work.
11. Try to achieve a main task and a new goal every week. This could run into several weeks of working on the same project, but it will help to grow your business
12. focus on quality - not quantity
13. outsource the work you suck at or the work you hate to do and keep putting off.
14. execute a plan and then put the plan into action
15. ask for help
16. spring clean your office
17. take breaks (you’ll be amazed at how much more you get done this way)
18. only take on board what you can handle with a 10% stretch (for growth)
19. learn to say NO (most of us struggle to do so)
20. JV with a like minded person to achieve something together
21. upgrade your computer for faster performance
22. read books that help you organize your life
23. streamline your life (often less is more, especially if you work it)
24. stop stressing about Christmas, focus on togetherness instead of frantically buying crappy presents nobody ever wanted anyway. Do a secret Santa instead.
25. use time tracking tools
26. and finally … get a life away from the computer

If you have more useful tips that can be added to this list, please leave them in the comments section.

If you need help or clarification, then please just ask

Monika Mundell

Blogging Web 2.0

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