Sometimes it so happens that you have list of things to get accomplished. You start of your day with vitality and vigor. You are all charged up to complete the tasks. But end of the day you realize that much of the work did not get accomplished. So here is a question that is very helpful. The question is What is it that you want to get done today?
Each morning ask yourself this question. This simple question can help you to focus your energy on something important. At times the answer could be something like “nothing.” If so, at least it’s a conscious choice. It’s a simple enough question, but there’s more to it.
The real question is, “What do you want to Get Done Today? … given your available time, your available energy, your MUSTs/needs and/or wants?”
It forces you to think about available time that you have and number of things that are waiting to be completed. You can only throw those hours at so many things.
It also helps you to think about the energy that you would spend to complete it.
It pushes you to consider your MUSTs and needs and wants for the day. What are the things you MUST or need to get done today, if anything? Using MUST can help you quickly identify the critical from the non critical.
If you’re in the habit of pushing yourself too far, or wondering where your day went, this simple question, along with elaboration, can get you back on track.
I routinely use this question to decide priorities. Also use this to do a mid day check if I am really on track. It helps me to focus my energy and get things done.
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