• Capture. Write down everything you need to do.
• Clarify. Break down each task into an actionable next step. 
• Organize. Move each of those actionable tasks onto a specific list: E.g: Action: Things to do next, Waiting For: Tasks or projects you’ve delega...

If a task takes less than 2 minutes, then do it now.

• Fixing things is empowering. Our confidence increases or decreases based on our ability to make progress. 
• Any progress builds momentum (and your mood): No matter how small the task is, crossing it off your to-do list gives you a boost of momentum and enhances your mood...

• Answer the “why” and “what” for each of your regularly scheduled meetings.
• Set office hours for interruptions, emails, and conversations.
• Clean up your desk (and your desktop).