Use a task list

We all know how paralyzing it can be to start a big project or tackl e a crazy to-do list. So don’t overwhelm yourself with a massive task list! Give yourself 3 to 5 important items that you need to accomplish in one day, and focus on those. If you get them done early, you can always add a few mo...

Instead of focusing on what’s on our to-do list, acknowledge the things you've accomplished. 

Keep a running accomplishments list as you go about your week—and when the week is done, celebrate what you’ve gotten done.

• Reframe your task into a challenge.  “What if you got this work done before lunchtime? 
• Challenge yourself to stay focused on a single task for as long as possible: … try a count-up timer. See how long you can remain on task. See if you can beat your last reco...