It may seem like yet another cure-all book to read, and to some it is. But the book in the title helped me, so it might also help you – go check it out. (Lack of shameless Amazon associate link here.)
Just the idea that you fulfil roles in your life, and you can sort things according to those roles, whether it be calendar items or files on your computer. That helps put things in perspective, as well as the concept of “Important” and “Urgent”. Most urgent things aren’t important if you think about it, but still they shout louder and leaves you with the important left not done yet. Being aware of that, is another thing that helps.
But most of all, it’s a matter of self discipline. Which I have way too little of. Which is why I am writing this rather than starting my day’s work…
