Guide to Getting Last-Minute Tasks Done Right

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Whether you make a regular habit of it or you get caught unexpectedly and have to change plans, at some point we will all have a project or tasks to do at the last minute.

So how do you deal with these last minute changes? If you’re a person who’s used to having everything planned out well in advance, (like me) something like this can really throw you off your game.

But it doesn’t have to.

Even when it feels impossible to get everything done in time, you can still manage your time effectively.

Here’s a last-minute time management checklist.

1) Don’t rush.

When you only have a short timespan the tempting thing to do is to jump in right away. Don’t.

First, make a plan. List all the most essential tasks you need to complete in order to get the project done. For example, if it’s an event you need to plan, list out all the tasks you need to tackle from finding a venue to selecting the menu.

2) Use every last second.

When things don’t go your way you might write off the whole day. But you don’t have to waste all that time just because of a small hiccup! Even if your train is delayed and you get home from work late, just use five minutes to plan what you want to do the next day to get the most out of your time.

3) Call in support.

If you can get family or friends to help you out, do it. We all have to call in favors every once in a while. Even if the project is something they can’t physically help you with, like a presentation for work, they can still help in other ways.

Talking through your plans with someone can really help solidify them in your mind. Doesn’t even have to be a long conversation! Just make sure you’re talking about the practical steps you want to take, and not complaining about how much work you have to do.

4) Take a break.

It might seem counterproductive, but if your brain is working non-stop you’re going to become less and less focussed. Take regular breaks to keep your brain active! I use the Pomodoro Technique of working in 25-minute burst for optimum productivity.

5) Don’t get overwhelmed.

When you have so much to do in such a short span of time you can easily feel like giving up! If you think you have too much to do then focus on doing a good job on some of it, rather than a poor attempt to do the whole thing.

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