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JUL: Joan’s Unending Lists

Our client, Joan (not her real name), has a lot going on. She is a highly productive and capable woman. BUT she never FEELS like she’s accomplishing.

Part of Joan’s “problem” is her list. Her to-do list is an 8-page brain dump. Joan’s instinct to write everything down in a central place is a great start! Where her “list” could stand improvement is in its organization.

Joan, and anyone else whose list is beyond 5 items, could improve their success rate with these three approaches:

1. Separate projects from tasks.
Projects are made up of multiple steps — tasks are one and done.

2. Distinguish importance from urgency. 
Eisenhower’s grid illustrates the Urgent-Important Matrix

3. Group similar tasks to maximize efficiency.
Chunk or task batch (group tasks that use similar tools, mental energy, or require similar attention-to-details focus) to achieve flow.

As JULY ends and a new month begins, keep in mind Joan’s Unending Lists and don’t repeat her mistakes.

• Do a brain dump but don’t stop there.
• Break projects up into individual tasks.
• Organize items according to themes
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And finally…
• Allow yourself the choice to delete, delegate and defer!

Need help with your lists?
Schedule a call with Joy or Kelly to: 
• reduce overwhelm 
• get clear on your priorities 
• plan more effectively
• feel successful
• and collaborate!

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