Productivity

I'm spending a few minutes (OK, a few HOURS more likely) on this Saturday morning cleaning up my email in and out boxes. It seems like this task is routinely delegated to the bottom of the pile during the week, then on weekends I play catch-up.

Many of my fellow dietitians include quotes in their signatures. One in particular I read today caught my eye:

Make Today More Productive Than Yesterday

Just how can we make today more productive? Some ideas:
- focus on the task at hand instead of multitasking
- create a to-do list, then prioritize that list and work through it in order of importance
- use a timer to set aside a set period of time to focus on one task
- take planned breaks to clear your mind
- fuel our body and brain with healthy foods
- include a reward for completing tasks

I really like the positive tone of the quote. It doesn't say that yesterday was completely unproductive, just that today will be an improvement. It doesn't dwell on past mistakes, such as saying I can never get anything done, or I'm always behind in deadlines. We can take just one step forward, and feel good about making that progress.

What will YOU do today to make it productive?