45: The One Thing You NEED to Get Stuff Done (+ 8 other tips)

For me, there aren’t very many things that feel as good as getting things done. I keep a paper “to do” list -- just to experience one of life’s simple but wonderful treasures -- the joy of crossing something off my ‘to do’ list.

Now, let me say upfront: I’m not a productivity expert. But I am someone who, when I put my mind to it, can get a lot of things done relatively quickly. So I wanted to share, from my own experience, what helps me get things done.

I have quite a few tips below, but really view it as one thing that is so critical if you want to get lots of stuff done… and then some other tips to consider as well.

So, the one most important, super critical thing you need to get stuff done is:

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF.

This episode has a bunch of ideas on what you can learn about yourself in order to be most effective.

But I also promised a bunch of other tips that help me get stuff done, so here’s the full list:

1. Get to know yourself

2. Consider what you LIKE doing

3. Get super clear on your WHY… and the WHY behind every task

4. Do a braindump

5. Break things up into the smallest possible steps

6. Use the Pomodoro technique

7. Batch your work

8. Prioritize Connection

9. Take breaks

BONUS TIP: Use Focus at Will. It’s my favorite productivity tool. I am not an affiliate/advertiser for them - I just love it that much. You can try a free trial and then there is a small monthly payment after that.

Links & resources mentioned:

• Download the (free!) Good Business Workbook

• Start with Why by Simon Sinek

• Focus at Will

• Getting Things Done by David Allen

Learn about my businesses:

• Good Sheila, plant-inspired paper goods that give back

• Station 7, retail (and online) shop with thoughtfully selected gifts and goods

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