What to do when it feels like you have all the things to do?

[eleryth]

I have what feels like 50 bajillion things to do. I like lists, but I'm also really bad at putting far too many things ON the list and then it's overwhelming and nothing gets done. So... how do you guys motivate yourself

Comments

[starofpersia]

Maybe have a list of ALL OF THE THINGS and a short list of a few things you can get done today?

I find setting a timer helps sometimes- 30 minutes of work, 10 minutes of break, rinse, repeat.

But productivity is tough!

[eleryth]

Productivity for me comes in spurts - it just doesn't last long enough. I can have a super productive day or few days, but then it's followed by days of rest to recover from being 'Go-go-go' (mentally an physically).

Seeing as you and another below said to use a timer, I'm going to have to give that a shot. I find I ignored it before (lol) so we'll see how it goes, I guess.

And I think a bit "ALL THE THINGS" list and shorter lists for the week and then day may be the way to go. I'm worried that if I don't have a big "ALL THE THINGS" list I'll forget stuff, but then I don't do the stuff on the small list in favor of other things and then, well... the lists just grow. lol

[stripedpetunia]

My recommendation is always set a timer. Also set it for breaks. Especially for breaks.

[elizard100]