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Monday morning is the great reset. You go in fresh and optimistic.
But if you're not careful, the week turns into catch-up, reacting to whatever the day throws at you.
We can't control the meetings that drop out of nowhere or the "important" things that come out of left field.
However, we can do our best to guard our time and focus on our priorities.
That’s where your three most important tasks of the day come into play.
Before the chaos starts, write down the three tasks you want to get done today. These are the things that, if you check them off, you’ll feel you've accomplished something.
Do this every morning before you even open your computer.
You'll still deal with the fires. But once your three are written down, your head isn't also juggling them in the background.
There's research behind this, too. Psychologists Masicampo and Baumeister found that an unfinished task keeps nagging at your brain and pulling at your focus, but the moment you write down a concrete plan for it, your mind lets it go.
So you handle what's in front of you, and your three are right there telling you where to come back. They’re your anchor.
You can even get a head start now and write down your top three for tomorrow morning.
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TAKESTOCK and Stirling Capital are presenting an exclusive capital event at the Calgary Petroleum Club on Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The day combines an investor forum with everything that makes Stampede worth flying in for. Presentations from select companies, 20 exhibitor booths, opportunities to meet top management, and a reception to kick off SAMPEDE!
Tickets are limited. If you're in Calgary, grab one now.
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