How to properly use a 'To Do List'

When you’re self-employed and working from home, one of the most difficult things to do is to organise yourself properly to make the most of your time.

Research has shown that office-based workers in the UK actually do less than 3 hours of ‘proper’ work. Having worked in a few offices myself I can honestly say that, in my opinion, it’s most-likely true.

However, I also know from personal experience that self-employment doesn’t necessarily ensure productive working either.

So what can you do to make the most of your time?

One of the simplest things to do is to look at what’s on your ‘to do list’ and actually write time in your diary for doing it according to its priority.
For example, if you have some phone calls to make then choose a slot in your diary, say 10:30-11:00, and write this in your diary for that period.

If you did similar for all the things on your list you should never have to wonder what you’re supposed to be doing from one hour to the next.

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