Focus Day - Get More Done

I had a couple of days last week where I was discussing getting things done and how we often put things off or let them build up. This is something I often work on with clients so I thought I’d share the process with you.

If you’ve got a bunch of work that you’d like to get done, then why not team up with a friend or colleague and work together.

Pick a time when you can both commit to a few hours in a day. Make a list of what you want to get done. It can be one major task or lots of small ones. Perhaps a project you want to complete or jobs around the house you need to get done.

List them out and if possible think about how long they’re going to take or the maximum amount of time you’re going to spend on them. For example:

· Catch up on Emails (30 mins)
· Complete a report (2 hrs)
· Update client files (1 hr)
· Clear filing (30 mins)
· Tidy office/living room … (30 mins)

Set a start and end time and then call each other on the hour, every hour. The call needs to be brief and should last no more than 5 minutes. Say what you’re going to get done in the next hour. Hang up and go do it.

Call back an hour later, report how you’ve done and what you’re going to do next. Don’t forget to keep it brief!

You’ll be amazed at how much you get done and how much energy it creates.

If you want to try this out for yourself, then why not join one of my Focus Days once a month.