Look Back, Look Ahead

If you get to your work desk and have no idea where to start, it can lead you to work on low-impact tasks (such as checking email) or other worse forms of procrastinating.

Put together a plan or to-do list before starting work or any project. The night before is a good time to do thi...

Every day changes, so what you did today is not what you will do tomorrow. And what you think you are going to do tomorrow may change before today is over.

Instead, create a fresh list for each day. 

1. Add tasks as they appear to the appropriate list, assigning a due date if possible.
2. Before the day ends, check your lists for the tasks you want to do the next day. You can add a due date for it.
3. Review the lists at the end of the day to have a clear idea...