This document provides 21 ideas for getting things done by taking control of your time, tasks, and priorities. Some of the key ideas include: doing easy tasks immediately and crossing them off a to-do list; taking breaks to breathe and relax; planning your day at the beginning and end; setting work hours and getting out of your chair for breaks; limiting social media and avoiding a workaholic syndrome. The document is authored by systems and implementation strategist Deanna Maio and provides additional resources on her website.

1. 21 Ideas To Get Things Done by
Taking Control of Your Time, Tasks
& Priorities

2. Idea #1:
Do It Now
• Tackle quick & easy tasks first or the
moment you think of it
• If you use a to-do list, cross it off after
completion (this works with household
chores, too)

3. Idea #2:
Breathe
• Take a few moments to breathe, relax &
gather your thoughts before jumping into
your work tasks
• Smile & say something nice to yourself

4. Idea #3:
Planning
• Make time for
planning at the
beginning & end of
your day
• At the end of the
day, write your top 3
priorities for the
next day

5. Idea #4:
Organize Your Office
• A cluttered office often leads to a cluttered
mind
• Take a few short breaks during the day to
organize your office
• Take out whatever doesn’t belong in your
work space

6. Idea #5:
Get a Door
• Or a nice decorative
screen to separate
your work space
from your living
space
• Consider a Do Not
Disturb sign as well

7. Idea #6:
Set a Timer
• Set the timer to 30 or 45 minutes & focus on
a single task
• When the timer goes off, take a short break
then reset the timer

8. Idea #7:
Set Work Hours
• Knowing that you have to finish work by a
certain time will help you focus & prioritize
• Dressing for work also helps with
productivity

9. Idea #8:
Keep a Journal
• Track your tasks &
productivity along
with any
interruptions
• Notice any patterns
or how you can
focus better in the
future

10. Idea #9:
Start a Book of Achievements
• Whenever you hit a
milestone or
achieve something
you’re proud of,
write it down
• Revisit this list or
book when you’re
feeling down or
unproductive

11. Idea #10:
Get Out of Your Chair
• You’ll come back to your desk refreshed &
ready for more tasks

12. Idea #11:
Eat Sensibly
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Don’t skip meals or eat at your desk
Pay attention to what you’re eating & enjoy it
Drink water to avoid dehydration
Good eating habits lead to a focused mind

13. Idea #12:
Make Use of Goals & Rewards
• Set daily goals & rewards in addition to long
term business goals

14. Idea #13:
Hold Google Hangout Meetings
• Have weekly or
twice weekly status
meetings with
clients or staff
• Train them to collect
questions to be
discussed at each
meeting

15. Idea #14:
Budget Extra Time for Projects
• Double the amount
of time you think a
project will take

16. Idea #15:
Identify Time Consuming Tasks
• End of project tasks
can be time
consuming
• Budget your time
wisely & estimate
extra time for these
‘extra tweaks’

17. Idea #16:
Learn to Ignore Things
• Schedule your email & IM time
• Turn off notifications when working on other
projects

18. Idea #17:
Make Cooking Easier
• Make double the amount of food & freeze it
• Use a slow cooker

19. Idea #18:
Limit Social Media
• Use a timer to limit your social media time

20. Idea #19:
Exercise
• Get up from your desk & move
• Exercise helps eliminate toxins, re-energize
the body & mind & oxygenates the blood
cells

21. Idea #20:
Use a Password Manager
• No more hunting around for forgotten
passwords
• No more emailing sites to reset your
passwords

22. Idea #21:
Avoiding a Workaholic Syndrome
• Working extra hours does NOT equal more
productivity
• Over working poses serious health risks,
such as depression, burn out, high blood
pressure & more

23. Want More Resources?
• Home-Study Programs
• Private Consulting
• Chat Personally with Deanna
www.DeannaMaio.com

24. Meet Deanna Maio, Systems & Implementation Strategist
Helping online biz owners doing too much themselves, figure out what to do,
what to delegate, and create systems so they know that
what they delegate will get done.
Systems & Implementation Strategist, Deanna
Maio’s step-by-step strategies and training
programs have helped hundreds of online
business owners, coaches, consultants, and
freelancers have more time and get more done by
having the right plan, systems and teams.
For more great planning, systems, and team
buidling resources to boost your results visit
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