Post It - Urgent & Important

When your to-do list gets very, very long, how do you prioritize?

As Brian Tracy has suggested, it's best to classify your tasks into 4 quadrants, and focus on the important tasks first. He has popularized the concept of Eat That Frog which tells us to do the most difficult important tasks as we start our day.

I have experienced so much difficulty in choosing which of my job assignments to do first. My productivity also gets lower and lower as my to-do list gets longer and longer. Confusion is killing me as work is piling up.

But I have discovered a much modern way of doing it, digital version.


Now, let's try to make things simple...

If you are using Windows 7 for your PC, perhaps you have tried those Sticky Notes, which are like Post-It notes in your desktop. Below is a screenshot of my office desktop PC screen.

A more productive way of utilizing that feature is to label them as to which is URGENT & IMPORTANT and NOT URGENT BUT IMPORTANT. Remember to DO THOSE THINGS FIRST. Then you can add other notes as you wish. Better to include also target dates.

It is optional to include the NOT IMPORTANT stuffs. For me, it will just crowd my desktop and become eye sores. I rather schedule them using Reminders feature of MS Outlook or my mobile phone, so they just appear as I wanted them to and not disturb my rhythm.

In this way, you will always be reminded of things you need to accomplish in the soonest possible time.

What about you? How do you organize your everyday tasks or goals? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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Workout in 4 Minutes??? As in?!!!

How much time do you dedicate for fitness?

Definitely, time is a very valuable resource. Sometimes, the 24 hours a day we're given does not suffice for the line up of our activities. So any time-saving option really counts to make the most out of our busy schedule.

Unfortunately, jogging for just 2 minutes won't even make you catch your breath. You really need to traverse long distances and allot more time until you feel sweat running down your forehead.

When you hit the gym, you don't just workout only your biceps (which will make you look like Popeye). Also you don't use any equipment with just one repetition. And all those consumes your valuable TIME.

Now, let's try to make things simple...

I limit my exercise time to 30 - 40 minutes. Experts say it's the minimum you need to stay fit. I set another schedule for sports.

So I choose routines that will affect various muscle groups, can be incorporated in your daily routines and cover all aspects of human performance: cardio, flexibility, strength, agility and eventually, power. Core exercises are always on my list.

Do you know that brisk walking burns more calories than jogging? Good thing, you can always do it in between your daily tasks.

It was found that fast-paced movements with changing directions make you more fit than constant motions and monotonous exercises. So when you do jump rope, try do it as fast as lightning, and make explosive movements! When you use a stationary bicycle, don't make it like you're just strolling in a park; do it with a sprint!

Perhaps you can try the routine which is called finisher. Here are the features:

• so-called because it has to be the last workout that you will do for the day, no precedence as you'll surely get exhausted
• also called cardio-core exercise, enjoying the best of both worlds
• requires only 4 minutes, and can be extended to 14 minutes
• considered a full body workout

Here'a a complete explanation and demonstration of the so-called finishers.

Aside from this, you can also use light weights like dumbbell; easy and convenient, you can use anytime, on your free time. I use them when I get sleepy in what I'm doing; it awakens my stagnant blood.

So what workout routines are you engaged currently? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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