{"id":1834,"date":"2023-03-30T02:38:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/make-your-to-do-list-disappear\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T02:38:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:38:24","slug":"make-your-to-do-list-disappear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/make-your-to-do-list-disappear\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your To-Do List Disappear"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Profit<\/a>
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I was on a call the other day with a coaching client, and he said something that made me chuckle.\u00a0
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But it also sparked today\u2019s message.
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I\u2019d asked the client towards the end of our call, \u201cWhat can I do for you this week to make sure you accomplish your goals?\u201d
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Without skipping a beat, he said:
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\u201cWave a magic wand and disappear my to-do lists this week\u201d
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While it provided a nice laugh\u2026 It also got my mind spinning about how I could help him (and you!) with productivity.\u00a0
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As entrepreneurs, we are always looking for that edge (competitive advantage) to get more done as the days never seem long enough.
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The 4 Tips Below don\u2019t include waving a magic wand\u2026\u00a0
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But they should provide you with ammo to get more done if you can apply them to your business\/life.
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Tip #1: Cut Your Deadlines In Half
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This might sound counterintuitive as it seems to cause more stress. But let me explain\u2026\u00a0
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Most of us wait until the last minute anyways to complete tasks\/hit deadlines.\u00a0
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If your deadline is 4 weeks away\u2026 you are going to wait until the last minute to complete that project.\u00a0
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It\u2019s human nature.\u00a0
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By cutting deadlines in half, you will get that project done quicker, PLUS it might force you (in a good way) to ask for help from your team to accomplish that goal.\u00a0
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I guarantee you\u2019ll still hit it.
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AND this will free up your time\/headspace for other projects or personal time.
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Tip #2: Time Block<\/strong>
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I\u2019ve been speaking about this a lot lately.<\/p>\n

I even presented on time blocking<\/a> yesterday during an \u201call-hands\u201d meeting with our team.\u00a0
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I can\u2019t explain all of it in this article\u2026<\/p>\n

But the gist is to create 3-5 time blocks each day in order for you to stay focused, disciplined and consistent throughout the week with your workflow.
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Ideally, these are 90-minute blocks which are dedicated to one specific task or activity.
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Your first time block in the morning should start with your \u201cMagic Time<\/a>\u201d \u2014 where you focus on your #1 priority to move you ahead in business or life.\u00a0
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Getting that one thing right first thing in the morning is like a domino effect for winning your day.\u00a0
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It\u2019s an absolute game changer when you follow this.
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#3: Erase Off Your To-Do List<\/strong>
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Most of us have some type of to-list that we use each day as a guide to what needs to get done.\u00a0
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Some days that to-do list might be a lot longer than other days.
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Here\u2019s my challenge to you (which will help with productivity):
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Each day I challenge you to \u201cErase\u201d at LEAST 1-2 items off that list. I know this is hard as we feel like everything is urgent on our to-do list.
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But from my experience and working with many others, when we shrink down our to-do list it relieves stress, gives us a new sense of power, and allows us to stay more focused and productive.
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So, starting\u00a0today\u2026
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Look at your to-do list and start \u201cErasing\u201d tasks off that list that are not urgent, timely, or going to move the needle forward in your business.
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If \u201cerasing\u201d means delegating more\u2026that\u2019s fine!\u00a0
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The challenge is for you to shrink YOUR to-do list daily and weekly.
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#4: Take More Breaks<\/strong>
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Yes. I am giving you permission to take more breaks during the day\/week.\u00a0
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As much as we want to convince ourselves that we can grind all day long and outwork everyone else\u2026
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The truth is we need breaks, time away from our screens, and the space to allow ourselves to refresh and recharge.\u00a0
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There are many different ways you can do this. But one suggestion is to take mini breaks during the day.\u00a0
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What works well for me (and others) is to take 3-4 mini (15 minute) breaks during the workday.\u00a0
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And if you follow the time-blocking strategy I talked about earlier, adding these 15 minute breaks between each time block works beautifully.
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You could go for a walk. Grab a snack. Play with your dog. Meditate. Cat nap. Spend 15 mins on a hobby\u2026 Anything really.
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The purpose is to take a brief step away from work and allow yourself a few minutes to recharge.\u00a0
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While you might feel guilty at first taking breaks from work, it will help your productivity, I promise!
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When you use these 4 Tips you\u2019ll get more done, work less, and have less stress.\u00a0
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Your to-do list won\u2019t disappear instantly\u2026
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But I guarantee you\u2019ll fly through it faster and more easily.<\/p>\n

Daniel Woodrum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early To Rise, Head Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Daniel Woodrum<\/a><\/h3>\n
\"Daniel<\/div>\n

Daniel Woodrum is a Certified Turbulence Trainer from Greenville, South Carolina, who plays an active role in the Greenville Hospital System, a leading-edge sports performance center that uses scientific methods to train individuals of all abilities from elite athletes, TBI, MS, and Parkinson disease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\"Profit<\/a>
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