CONQUERING THAT TO-DO LIST - Part 3

Continued from 2/21/15 post . . .

Guest Author:  Beverly Zibrak, President of the Word Doc, Brookline, MA

Add to the List - At the end of the day, add items to your list that weren't there but which you accomplished, just so you can cross them off.  This gives you a feeling of accomplishment.

Set Minimum Goals - Tell yourself that you will accomplish a doable number of things during the day.  Maybe it is three, maybe more.  You can see if ranking tasks by easiest to accomplish to hardest works better for you.  If you get more done by knocking off the easier or the harder tasks first, then do that.  See what works for you.

Whatever you accomplish in the day, think of it as a success.  Do not get daunted by the things you have not done.  Rather see them as challenges for the next day.

Beverly Zibrak is President of the Word Doc, a writing and editing services firm dedicated to helping small business with all their communication needs, including web content development, press releases and marketing communications, and blog posts.  You can reach Beverly at www.worddocusa.com.

HOW TO KEEP WARM ON COLD DAYS

It's important to stay active, whatever the season.  And it's essential to maintain an adequate body temperature during winter outdoor activities . . . including snow shoveling!  Here are a few tips to keep you warm when you venture out:

~ Cover your head and don't forget neck and ears.  Keep your ears warm with a cap, earplugs, or ear warmers.

~ Get some tight, waterproof gloves so ice and water can't seep in to chill you.  Also, make sure the gloves have a good grip, so you don't have to take them off to do things outside.  If it's really cold, you can put some mittens on over your gloves or a liner in them.

~ Dress in layers.  Cotton and silk are good at absorbing moisture so you won't get chilled if you work up a sweat.  You might start with a layer or two of long underwear, topped with sweaters, fleece pants and jackets, plus a wind/waterproof shell.  Layers should be loose enough to leave room for air so you lock in heat.


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