How to Get Things Done - Tips for Lazy Men

 

Can you be lazy and still get things done? Easy. Read on to find out how a lazy man is getting things done without failure.

Here combines the Pomodoro Technique and the 80/20 Rule - coming to the rescue of lazy men everywhere.

Laziness doesn't exist. What exists is a lack of systematic planning of what needs to be done.

Pomodoro Technique helps you split your big tasks into several small tasks. World-renowned 80-20 Principle will help you achieve a lot without burnouts. Here we go.

Pomodoro Technique – You work on a specific task for 25 minutes straight, then take a 5-minute break. After the 5-minute break, you start once again.

Every fourth break is a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.

The frequent breaks keeps your mental energy high. Our mental energy and agility are high for short periods of time.

The timed 5-minute breaks will recharge our brains. After the break, your mental energy will be high. You are ready to take on the next task. Or the next part of the existing task.

Without these breaks, your mental agility will start draining after 45 minutes. At the end of the day, you will be more tired, but achieve less than those people who take these breaks.

Additionally, people who take those breaks will still be high on energy, even after completing all their tasks.

Keep Distractions Away

In your 25 minutes, you work continuously without any break. Without any distractions.

The main distractions are: Email, Social Media and Phone

Solution: Close the email program. Close the web browser. Keep the phone in silent mode.

Also avoid people distractions: There will also be people distracting you at the work place. Let your co-workers know you don't want to be disturbed. And hang a do-not-disturb sign at your workplace.

For Best Results:

Clearly write down what task you are taking in each 25-minute slot. Then work on that specific task only. Don't let other emergencies to come in.

If it is writing an article, keep the word processor opened. Close all other windows. And type as fast as you can for 25 minutes. Writing should be the only task you are doing.

Adding the 80/20 Principle

Your work needs only 80% perfection. If you aim for 100% perfection, it will drain your energy. However, if you aim for 80% perfection, you can start your assignments fast.

Step 1: Fast forward your assignment to 80% completion. Check your work. Are you satisfied? If yes, stop. If not, go to step 2.

Step 2: Work on the remaining 20% perfection. Add 80% of the 20% remaining. Are you satisfied? Yes, stop. No, repeat step 2 as many times as needed.

Why 80% Perfection and Not 100%

Because 80% is achievable and 100% is a mirage.

Getting things done is rewarding. Working endlessly on a project is mentally and emotionally draining.

When you make it 80% perfect, in most cases it is good enough. If that is not, you can always add another 80% until your work is good enough.

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