{"id":12003,"date":"2024-11-21T04:54:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=12003"},"modified":"2024-11-07T07:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:17:34","slug":"how-to-boost-productivity-this-fall-by-tackling-small-tasks-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/how-to-boost-productivity-this-fall-by-tackling-small-tasks-immediately\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boost Productivity This Fall by Tackling Small Tasks Immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the school year continues and we continue to learn, it is the perfect time to reassess productivity strategies looking to find more efficiency for daily life. \u00a0We often put aside a small task, thinking it will take too long to complete yet never come back to it. An effective approach is to commit to tackling small tasks as soon as possible. You can reduce overwhelm by quickly tackling a task rather than adding it to a long list. Here\u2019s how you can harness the power of this strategy.<\/p>\n

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The Benefits of Quickly Tackling Small Tasks<\/h3>\n

So many times you know you have a task and put it aside because you don\u2019t have enough time. At the same time, that unfinished tasks remains on your mind. Unfinished tasks are mental clutter than keeps you from focusing fully on true priorities. You can\u2019t think as clearly as a result. \u00a0Small tasks build up quickly and there is a sense of never completing a day productively. Completing tasks quickly gives you a boost of momentum and a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n

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Try out David Allen\u2019s Two Minute Rule<\/a> Strategy<\/h3>\n

According to David Allen in the New York Times best seller Getting Things Done<\/i>, the Two Minute Rule states that \u201cIf an action will take less than two minutes, it should be done at the moment it\u2019s defined.\u201d The idea to quickly execute these tasks, rather than listing these, while you have the attention to that task. Throughout the day there are many opportunities to take advantage of theTwo Minute Rule such as responding quickly or deleting an email, dropping papers at the command center or even putting away underwear in a drawer.<\/p>\n

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Automating Small Tasks that Take Little Brain Power<\/h3>\n

Another way to capitalize on the momentum of small tasks done quickly is to create a routine for these. Routines are often the best way to automate small tasks. Set one or two time blocks as transition times during the day. This transition can also include movement to handle these tasks. Moving quickly between areas in your office give you the opportunity to stand, walk, and drop items off to make progress.<\/p>\n

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Build a bigger team and delegate<\/h3>\n

Small, one step tasks can be delegated too. Set up an immediate system for delegating with a virtual assistant. Clearly communicate the task and what the standard operating procedure should be. Keep communication lines open to know when the task is complete and when it should be completed again. Delegating gives you time for priorities and builds opportunities for future delegation of bigger tasks and projects<\/p>\n

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Real-Life Examples of Immediate Task Handling<\/h3>\n

Here are some ways you can start incorporating this strategy into your daily life.<\/p>\n