I broke the cardinal rule of time management. Took on too much and could not get anything done. I would look at my planner and see 3 too many appointments, 3 too many meetings, and 10 too many task to be done. Then you guessed it, I didn't get anything done and fell further and further behind.
I had to make some very tough decisions and work to get things back in order. I had to start planning and making sure I stayed with the plan, and I had to do things when I planned and stop putting things off. Have you ever heard that you work harder getting out of work than if you just went ahead and did the job? Well, I can tell you that is true, I worked hard putting things off and then still had to look forward to doing it anyway.
So what have I learned?
- Put together a plan and stick to it.
- Only agree to things you can do.
- Do not put off things, go ahead and do them.
- You can't please everyone, you can only do what you can.
- Don't max yourself out so that you get nothing done.
Now I can get back to AR and some of the other things I had to let go for a while. Feels good to be back.
Funny - I know exactly what you are talking about. I have got to make lists and then reward myself for getting things off the list!
It's so easy to procrastinate but so unproductive.....I say as I look at my 2008 taxes that I am pulling together to hit that final October deadline! And, in this case, very expensive!
You are right you can't please everybody. So I quit trying to do that anymore. lists of things to do help me get it done.
Ron - "Don't max yourself" This week I had to stick to this rule and refer three good buyer leads to another agent. It kills me to "give" business away, but I know it was the right decision.
Lise - I haven't thought rewarding myself. Hmmm......
Debbie - I practice hard at being the king of procrastination. It's a never ending battle.
Russ - I have to have a list to keep me on track.
Michelle - I know giving those leads away hurt, but better to do less better than too much poorly.