Be realistic
Dreaming is great, but if you want to accomplish some improvements, you need to make your dream more realistic.
Break your dream down into milestones: if you want to work from home, what steps do you need to take? Break those steps down further into actionable steps and start working towards making your dream a reality.
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Getting Things Done: the basics
- 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...
3. Set realistic expectations
It’s important to be realistic about what you can accomplish while working from home with kids.
You might not be able to achieve the same level of productivity as you would if you were in a traditional office setting. Be okay with this and cut yourself some slack.
Make Them Actionable
When your tasks feel overwhelming, it can be difficult to start.
Break down your projects into smaller, actionable steps. Identify one chunk that you could work on in a 10-minute segment to help you get started.
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