How many times have we put off doing those large tasks because we know how much effort and energy they will require? Just thinking about doing them wears you down. Soon you might find that this large job that you once had weeks to accomplish must be done in days. In this article we will look at ways to take on big tasks so they are more manageable. We will look at the best times of the day to tackle certain things to get them finished and checked off of your to-do list.
Most big tasks can be broken up into smaller manageable tasks. To get then done with as little stress as possible, this is what could be done. If you’re looking to spring clean your home, for example, divide the house up room by room. Then list everything that needs to be done in each room. Once you have your lists you need to prioritize what needs to be done first, second and so on.
Once this is complete you can get going. Making lists of smaller tasks and checking them off as you get them done gives you a feeling of accomplishment. Instead of one huge task you can reward yourself for doing the series of smaller tasks. You’ll see things start to take shape and feel better as the task suddenly becomes smaller.
Big tasks in some ways are a mixed blessing. There are things that you like to do and things that you may dread. When you have your list of what you want to get done for that day, if at all possible do the least desired task first. You energy levels are usually highest in the early part of the day so giving it to those tasks you really don’t want to do will get them checked off of your list much faster. Waiting until later, when you are tired and slow, will virtually increase the risk that the task will get put off.
Big tasks seem quite daunting, however; nearly all of them can be broken down into small tasks. By doing this you’re making the large task much more manageable and even enjoyable at times. The next large task you know you have coming, plan in advance and break it up. You’ll find it isn’t so bad.
