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Determining Why You Can’t Get Things Done

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-04-13T10:05:34-05:00April 14th, 2021|Categories: Productivity|Tags: distractions, perfectionism, procrastination, root cause, schedule overload|

Have you ever asked the question, why can’t I get things done? I’m sure many people have wondered about that at some point in their lives, I know I have. We are living in a fast-paced world and have so much to do all the time that it’s challenging to keep up with everything. That’s not to say that it’s impossible. Keeping your sanity as you get things done is another very important issue. At the end of the day, you want to feel like you’ve been productive, but if you’re so worn out, both physically and mentally, chances are [...]

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Holiday Priorities

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:17-06:00December 18th, 2019|Categories: Holidays, Time Management|Tags: perfectionism, plan, preparations, stressful, tasks|

What are your holiday priorities? We all have them. As we get closer to the actual day, or start of the season, we need to check in to see if we are on track to get all the preparations done in time. Holidays are a stressful time for many people. Getting everything done can be nerve wracking, depending on our individual standards. Hopefully you created a plan, did you? It’s always a good idea to have a plan. It can be as simple as jotting down tasks, prioritizing them, and then scheduling them in a planner. Plan the work and [...]

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Procrastinating vs Deferring Tasks

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:18-06:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: Procrastination, Productivity|Tags: deferring tasks, distractions, perfectionism, prioritize, productivity, schedule|

There is procrastinating, and then there is deferring tasks. Understanding the difference between the two is important in terms of productivity. Let’s explore the differences to determine how to work with both to increase productivity. Procrastinating Definition according to the Merriam Webster dictionary: ‘to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done’ Let’s face it, we are all guilty of procrastinating on tasks ‘that should be done’, especially those that we don’t want to do. Whether they are work tasks or personal tasks, it’s the same. There are reasons we do this and it may be different [...]

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Overthinking Can be The Demise of Your Productivity

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:19-06:00July 26th, 2019|Categories: Planning, Productivity|Tags: motivation, perfectionism, plan, priority, productivity, scheduling tasks|

When you create a plan, are you overthinking the steps needed to reach the end goal? Does your research go on forever? Does your plan need to be perfect before you take action? Are the tasks so complicated that you just don’t want to perform them? If any of the above questions resonate with you, you may need to rethink your planning process. Perfectionism and procrastination are the enemies of productivity. There is no such thing as perfect and good enough gets the job done. Think about what motivates you - listening to music, a reward as you complete a [...]

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