The Ivy Lee MethodThis is a very simple and yet very effective technique for planning your day. The idea is to put things in order of importance and do them in that order.
Step 1: Write down 6 tasks you want to do the next day.
Step 2: Number the tasks in order of importance.
Step 3: Do the tasks, starting with number one.
Step 4: Do not move on to the next task until you have fully completed the current one.
Step 5: What you didn't get done in time today, carry over to the next day.
Pros of the method: Simplicity. Ivy Lee's method doesn't require much thought or time.
Increase personal effectiveness. Thanks to this technique, we always perform most important tasks, so we get good results.
Focus. At any given moment, we concentrate on just one task, which allows us to manage our attention better.
