Successful people, especially the famous ones, seem to squeeze an unimaginable amount of stuff into their 24 hours that most of us can’t seem to comprehend. It’s something that
we’d all aspire to as an ideal.
If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably aware that your daily routine isn’t as structured as you need it to be. We all have plenty of things that need to be done often so that we can fulfill our needs and wants, and achieve goals. Having your day planned out is a great way to get more done and feel more satisfied with your days. Here are a few steps to guide you to the organised path.
Decide Your Day’s Workload
This doesn’t have to be done all in one sitting. Pro Tip: Carry around a small notebook and make notes as things come along throughout your day. What’s important is that you jot down everything that you do daily. Don’t forget to include the things that you should be doing but never get the time to do … like that online course you’ve been meaning to start or that fitness program you’ve put off for so long.
Learn to prioritise
Now that you can visualise absolutely everything that takes up time in your day, determine what holds the most importance and what is not so pressing.
Your lifestyle would depend on where you place tasks in order of priority. Find out when your most productive hours are and schedule your most important or most difficult tasks during those hours. For most people, these hours are in the morning, typically around 10:00 a.m., but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take on any challenging task outside of your most productive hours. It means that you should make the most of your best hours.
Give it a Shot
So you’ve got your routine set-up to your satisfaction (If it’s not, go back and tweak it, we’ll wait). This part is just as important as the preparation stage. Give yourself, at the very least, 14 days to stick to this routine without excuses. Ideally, 30 days is best. Take notes or reflect on them at the end of each day or week to determine what went right, what went wrong, and how you can improve on it.
Be Ready to Make Changes
Naturally, life happens and you’ll need to make adjustments and roll with the punches. Keep an open mind throughout and try to stick to the routine you’ve set out for yourself. The best part about routines is that they’re totally flexible. Don’t worry about it not working out the first time around. With enough effort and focus, you’ll achieve your goals in no time!
