Is there anything worse than having a lot on your plate? When you’re a woman trying to do it all, that can very much be your reality. But if you know you usually have a lot of tasks to take on and it’s starting to wear thin, it might be time to do something about it.
If you’re getting stressed out and overwhelmed with always being on the go, here’s what you can do to finally tackle it and turn things around for yourself.
How To Get Your To-Do List Done
1. Identify The Different Kinds Of Jobs
Firstly, the best way to get started here is to take a look at the various jobs and chores on your to-do list.
There could be a total mix here, such as household chores, errands, financial to-dos, childcare-related items, and more. It’s important to work out what’s on your agenda so you know how to move forward.
2. Set Your Priorities
Next up, you’re then going to want to work through the list and make a note of what your priorities are.
If you know that you’re committed to work right now, that might come first. Or it might be family time and putting your children first.
Whatever it is, you’ll start to see what things you want to turn your time and attention to the most, which will then leave you with some of the stuff that is a little less pressing.
3. Consider Outsourcing
When that’s all ironed out, you may start to realise that there are chores on your list that you really don’t want to do yourself. Or that are just weighing you down and taking up far too much of your time and energy.
If that’s the case, you might want to consider hiring some help around the house or outsourcing some of the tasks. When you realise that you don’t have to do it all yourself, you can start to breathe a little bit and it can make things feel so much easier for you.
4. Consider Upgrading
As a step on from this, you might also want to consider upgrading some of the areas of your life or bringing in new alternatives.
It could be that upgrading your car will mean that it’s running smoothly and you remove extra chores from your list. This can be the same for upgrading appliances or furniture around the home if it helps you get more organised and get things done around the house much easier too.
Sometimes, upgrading can really save you time, money, and energy in the long run.
5. Decide What Works Best For You
Ultimately, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re making decisions that are best for you. Only you can know where you want your focus and priority to be, meaning that you have to ensure that your to-do list starts to reflect that.
If there are tasks and chores that you enjoy and want to leave on your list, that’s okay. Likewise, if you’d like to get some help, make changes, bring in upgrades, or just remove them altogether, then go ahead.
The only thing that matters is that you’re feeling less overwhelmed and much lighter about your life.
Remember, a long to-do list doesn’t have to feel overwhelming- take it one step at a time, and celebrate each small victory along the way. By staying organized and focused, you’ll find that even the longest lists are manageable and within your reach.
Thanks for stopping by!
Magda
xoxo