The simple way to overcome procrastination and complete large tasks is to complete a set of measured steps every day.
Jay Wren
Measured Steps: Some projects require months, even years to complete. How do successful people set deadlines andĀ achieve success throughout the year?
Can’t afford project managers? Here are steps to create your own system for managing large projects.
Project Management
Large organizations have people who specialize in project management.Ā Many of these people have years of experience. Additionally, project managers often have certifications that qualify them to manage large projects.
But what about the people who don’t have the capacity to hire project managers? How do sole proprietors and small start-ups keep projects moving ahead on time?
Procrastination
Anyone can suffer from procrastination.Ā Especially, large projects can discourage people from even starting to work on them.
The easiest way to overcome procrastination is to take one simple action. If you need to go for a run, first just lace your shoes.
Simple, Identical, Daily Reminders Are Useless
For large projects, a simple, daily, identical reminder to work on routine daily tasks is pointless.Ā Why even create daily general reminder for something that you do every day?
Here are some examples routine tasks that you can omit from your daily reminders.: read emails, return phone calls, attend 10:00 AM daily meeting.
On the other hand, you should have a list of tasks as they pertain to specific issues.Ā For example, “Call ABC’s buyer to confirm the order.” “Schedule a meeting with the distribution team to solve delivery issues.”
Specific Measured Steps
For me, dividing a task into smaller tasks is effective for completing long-term larger projects.Ā I schedule these steps according to priority and deadline. I measure them in terms of details, time, date, and time allowed for each of these steps.
Whether a person is writing a book or starting a retail business, they can create a list of the steps that they must take to reach finish the project.Ā Then break these measured steps into achievable daily goals.
In some cases, you must have tasks running simultaneously.Ā Even though the tasks are simultaneous, you can’t do any two things at the same time. Therefore, break your task into units that you can complete during a single day.
List these things on your daily calendar as specific measured steps in terms of details and time you will spend on a task and the time you will start it.
Conclusion
Can’t afford project managers? These steps help you create your own system for managing large projects.