Dawn
Many of us struggle with getting things done, in the time we have. Perfection is great, but it often hinders us from doing all that we need to do in a day. If you have the habit of making a list of the things to do and find yourself ticking off just a few items on the list, one of the reason could be you are aiming for perfection rather than getting everything done.
I used to be like that many years ago until I decided to let go of my need to be perfect. I found things were stacked up waiting to be done and I never had enough time for them. Some of the things I learned during that time are discussed here.
Start with a list of specific things you need to do, I instead of writing clean the kitchen – clean the counter tops, put away the dishes etc. would make getting the task done easier.
Start the list a few easy tasks which are easy to start with, the harder tasks come in the middle when there is enough motivation and energy.
The lighter stuff is left for the later part of the day when there is less energy.
Aim to finish everything within a given time frame so you have some time for yourself to do the things you like to do , treat this is a reward for having done the tasks on the list.
Listing the things you need to do the previous night helps reduce any wasting of time in the morning.
Remember you have only so much energy and it better used in keeping things orderly rather than perfect.
24 hours is all we have each day , so make the best of it.
With practice comes perfection, so lets get started.
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perfection is the enemy of done!
Good enough, is sometimes the best goal we as humans can aim for!!!!!
I cannot agree with you more on that.
one of the things I always tell the new hires that join my team.
Don’t worry about done, focus on the customer.
done will happen!
I guess it that would be true when you have a customer to provide a solution for.
it is, in my personal life I always try to focus on doing the right thing.
it is hard sometimes, to walk away from an unfinished project because of pressing matters, but it is the best way for me.
Doing things right isn’t always about being a perfectionist. I didn’t mean leaving tasks half done.
I used to worry about it sometimes. Everything had to be perfect. Now my health has prevented this perfection.
Hmm.. I know the feeling.I used to bend backwards too , but now, I don’t have the energy or the health to fuss over everything.
Very good and helpful tips!
Very kind of you to say so Ellie.
Every day due to my writing jobs I write down what I have to accomplish and see if I can get it all done.
You seem to be very organized. Excellent.
There are times when I make a plan, but unforeseen circumstances change everything.
That happens to the best of us.
We all have to find what works best for us on our lives.
True, we have find what works for us, Some people need help.
I have no problem with that, dear Dawn … I know what I have to do and no one will do anything for me …. work will wait …. if not today but tomorrow everything is done tomorrow
As long as it gets done you really don’t need to worry.