This is my one of favourite from Brian Tracy. You can also subscribe to his newsletters and receive daily messages.
The process of setting short-term priorities begins with a pad of paper and a pen.
When you separate the urgent from the important, you can plan every day in advance.
ABCDE Method
"A" stands for "very important;" something you must do. There can be serious negative consequences if you don't do it.
"B" stands for "important;" something you should do. There are only minor negative consequences if it is not completed.
"C" stands for things that are "nice to do" but which are not as important as 'A' or 'B,' tasks. There are no negative consequences for not completing it.
"D" stands for "delegate." You can assign this task to someone else who can do the job instead of you.
"E" stands for "eliminate, whenever possible." You should eliminate every single activity you possibly can, to free up your time.
Just Say No
Once you can clearly determine the one or two things that you should be doing, above all others, just say no to all diversions and distractions and focus single-mindedly on accomplishing those priorities.
The amazing discovery is that as soon as you start working on your highest-value activity, all your stress disappears. You feel calm, confident and capable.
Action Exercises
First, take the time to be clear about your goals and objectives so that the priorities you set are moving you in the direction of something that is of real value to you.
Second, remember that what counts is not the amount of time that you put in overall; rather, it's the amount of time that you spend working on high-priority tasks.
Third, understand that the most important factor in setting priorities is your ability to make wise choices. You are always free to choose to engage in one activity or another.
Resolve today to set clear priorities in every area of your life, and always choose the activities that will assure you the greatest health, happiness and prosperity in the long term.
The process of setting short-term priorities begins with a pad of paper and a pen.
When you separate the urgent from the important, you can plan every day in advance.
ABCDE Method
"A" stands for "very important;" something you must do. There can be serious negative consequences if you don't do it.
"B" stands for "important;" something you should do. There are only minor negative consequences if it is not completed.
"C" stands for things that are "nice to do" but which are not as important as 'A' or 'B,' tasks. There are no negative consequences for not completing it.
"D" stands for "delegate." You can assign this task to someone else who can do the job instead of you.
"E" stands for "eliminate, whenever possible." You should eliminate every single activity you possibly can, to free up your time.
Just Say No
Once you can clearly determine the one or two things that you should be doing, above all others, just say no to all diversions and distractions and focus single-mindedly on accomplishing those priorities.
The amazing discovery is that as soon as you start working on your highest-value activity, all your stress disappears. You feel calm, confident and capable.
Action Exercises
First, take the time to be clear about your goals and objectives so that the priorities you set are moving you in the direction of something that is of real value to you.
Second, remember that what counts is not the amount of time that you put in overall; rather, it's the amount of time that you spend working on high-priority tasks.
Third, understand that the most important factor in setting priorities is your ability to make wise choices. You are always free to choose to engage in one activity or another.
Resolve today to set clear priorities in every area of your life, and always choose the activities that will assure you the greatest health, happiness and prosperity in the long term.
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