6 Steps to an Awesome (Productive) Day

17 February 2014

If you're anything like me and have a seemingly endless to-do list that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to tackle your day, then I have something special for you. Today I am going to share with you how to break up your tasks so that you can end your day feeling happy and productive.

How am I doing this? 6 words. Think about your to-do list; it could probably be broken into categories, right? By breaking your to-do list down, it will automatically feel that much more doable.

Even if you don't have a to-do list, but you like feeling productive on a daily basis, these tips help you narrow your focus and do things!

So, what are my 6 steps to an awesome (productive) day?
  1. Learn something every day. Read about new concepts, research something you've been curious about, or brush up on rusty skills.
  2. Create something every day. Write an article, take a photograph, paint a picture, knit a hat, bake a cake, or fix up a salad from scratch.
  3. Maintain your body and your home. Take a shower, clean the toilet, clip your toenails, vacuum, wash the dishes, or get your car's oil changed.
  4. Move your body. Do 1-minute planks, do 20 squats, go for a run, take a dance class, or do yoga.
  5. Connect with someone. Call your mom, email a friend, text your brother, or have coffee with a colleague.
  6. Treat yo'self. Eat a cookie, take a bath, read for leisure, watch a movie, or buy yourself flowers.
I recommend writing each of these words on a post-it and keeping it in your workspace, or any place you spend a lot of time, as a reminder to keep you on track. At the end of the day, grab a journal and write down something you did for each of these categories. 

The best thing about these steps is how easy they are to incorporate into your day. There is no time-frame for these, so even if you only spend one minute on one of these words, one is better than none. If you've done at least one thing from each of these categories, you can end your day knowing that you accomplished something. And even if you only hit 4 out of the 6 categories, it's still better than not doing anything at all.

What do you think- is this doable? What are your tips for making yourself feel accomplished at the end of the day? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!

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