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It'll be easier to get a task done if you have all the supplies on hand to do it. Avoid wasting time looking for tools or documents by having them all accessible and organized from the beginning. . Even though you may just want to do this in your head, actually writing it down has a huge impact. Try to be specific and reasonable. For example, don't write 'continue novel' or 'clean house.' Instead, write things such as 'write 500 words' or 'tidy the living room floor.' Small, achievable tasks are best. If you have a big goal in mind, try breaking it down into smaller steps on your list. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Don't get too distracted by the list. If list-making is taking more time than just getting down to work, put it aside and start being productive. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet2.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} If tasks have a deadline, mark them on. This will help you in prioritizing. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet3.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Prioritize the tasks. A simple numbering system works well - you can decide to either prioritize the tasks that need to get done first, or get particularly hard/long tasks out of the way first. Alternative, you might even opt to start with a few shorter/easier tasks so that you can knock a few off the list quickly. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet4.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-2Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} . Shed light on the situation. If it is day, open the curtains. If it is night, turn on the brightest lights. This will have a psychological impact on you. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} List all the advantages of completing the goal you have. Come up with as many things as you can. For example, if your goal is to make friends with a colleague, don't just say 'I will have a new friend.' Instead, advantages can include: I can meet people from their social circles; Our work can be more enjoyable; We can learn from each other; They may encourage me on days when I feel demotivated etc. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Tell people when you will be finished by. This is a very powerful tool for getting things done as it increases the pressure on you. Tell as many people as you can and emphasize how good your finished thing shall be. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Set rewards for yourself. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/30\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet4.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Open the windows if you can to let in fresh air. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet5.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet5.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-3Bullet5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Some people prefer to work in silence; others like to have music on. Also, find what type of music is best. While most find relaxing, gentle music best for homework, college assignments, etc; others don't. Most people find that the type of music varies from task to task (e.g. fast music for cleaning or relaxing music for paperwork). Remember that you may not be able to play music for the task. For example, you may not be allowed to play music at work/school. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0c\/Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0c\/Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Try not to play music that you will be tempted to sing along with. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Distractions can include phones, emails, social media, family etc. Whatever is deterring you from working needs to be removed. If you are being distracted every 15 minutes, you will get little work done because it is impossible to get immediately back to work after a distraction. For most people this takes 5 - 10 minutes. Consider letting your family members, coworkers/classmates, or housemates know that you're buckling down to work on something important, so that they won't distract you. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Get-Things-Done-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Things-Done-Step-5Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Get-Things-Done-Step-5Bullet1.jpg\/aid1594823-v4-728px-Get-Things-Done-Step-5Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Summary:
Keep possessions organized. Make a list of all things that need to be done for the day, week, and month Find motivation Find out if music works for you. Remove distractions.