In about 24 hours, you’re getting on a plane and have 1 million things to do.
You could waste time thinking:
“How am I going to get all of this done?”
“I for sure do not have time to do all this.”
“Where I will find the time.”
“I don’t even know where to start.”
Instead of getting upset, take a systematic approach.
First, know that we all have the same 24ยบ daily.
You’re smart and can figure it out.
Then get to the data b/c while you have a lot to do, it’s not 1 Million things.
What do you have to do?
How much time will they take?
How much time do you have to do it?
~ pick up the house- 1 hour
~ run errands- 1 1/2 hours
~ pack- 1 hour
~ attend an event at 5 PM, leave the house at 4:30 PM, and start to get ready at 4 PM
~ help a friend (who is moving) pack a few boxes ~ 2 hours
~ you would love to do a Peloton ride if you can fit it in -1/2 hour
How much time do you have to do this? About six waking hours.
By getting the data, you will feel better having an accurate picture.
Get the data, be specific- so often, we “drown in vagueness.”
The next question is: when, exactly, will you do it?
The only thing that is time sensitive is one of the errands- you have to get there before the store closes at 1 PM.
So, prioritize that.
Then, what else is a “must-do?”
Packing- bingo- next priority.
The next time-sensitive thing is helping your friend- that needs to be done today, so that’s the last time-sensitive priority.
Picking up the house & the Peloton ride are things you want to do, but don’t have to, so those go last- all before 4 PM tonight & noon tomorrow.
Spending just a few minutes to plan, then committing to the schedule & sticking to it, will help you feel better- don’t things feel better when you know you have plenty of time for them?
Notice when you feel anxious about your time.
Get to the data- lay out the facts.
Be clear about your time boundaries.
Prioritize time-sensitive things.
Prioritize optional things.
Stick to the plan.
