Learn to say no gracefully: Avoid overcommitting by “guarding your yes” and not agreeing to every new opportunity. Create time-based goals rather than outcome-based ones: Use time-based goals, rather than outcome-based ones, so you can celebrate success even when you don’t completely finish a task in the time you have available. Make micro-commitments: Propel yourself into motion by making a micro-commitment—a fast and easy action to ensure progress. Use visual timers: Use visual timers to keep you on track as time passes and to generate urgency that will help get you (or keep you) motivated.
