1-24-19 Creating a To-Do List for your business

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think of all of the things you need to do for your business. Feeling overwhelmed is definitely not productive; in fact, it often stops you from moving ahead with things you need or want to do.

I have become a strong believer in the power of a To-Do list. Begin by writing everything you can think of to include in that list, major items and small items. It’s important to review it every day and add to, or subtract from the list as you choose. This To-Do list is for your eyes only, unless you want to share it with someone else.

Once you have created the list, review it and prioritize the items – A, B, or C (or 1, 2, or 3, it doesn’t matter).  Then, make a commitment to yourself to tend to some of the things on your list every day, beginning with the lowest priority items if you choose. The important thing is to know you are accomplishing things on that list every day.

Once you have gotten into a habit of tending to things on that To-Do list regularly, you’ll find it becomes easier to get more accomplished. Each item you do on your list is an affirmation of your ability to get things done. Anytime you complete a high priority item, give yourself an extra pat on the back and acknowledge your ability to take care of things that are important to you.

(Note: This kind of an approach works well for the non-business items in your life, as well.)