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 Each task you do each day, falls into one of four
categories:
A: I have to, and I want to
B: I have to, but I don't want to
C: I don't have to, but I want to
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
A: I have to, and I want to
Tasks that fall into category A are those tasks that are
most likely to get completed. For instance, perhaps you
have to go furniture shopping for the new unfurnished
home you're buying. If you don't go shopping, you won't
have a bed to sleep in, or a sofa to relax on. It's a
task that has to be done, but you also consider it a fun
task. You already want to do tasks in this category,
because your desire is incentive enough.
B: I have to, but I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category B are tasks that you will
complete, but are also those you may procrastinate a bit
on. An example might be paying your phone bill. You have
to pay the bill, but you don't want to. But you know if
you don't, your phone will be turned off. Category B
tasks require a bit more of an incentive, so be sure to
attach pending rewards to these tasks. This way, you will
have something to look forward to and enjoy when those
tasks are completed.
C: I don't have to, but I want to
Tasks that fall into category C either get done at the
expense of other things getting done, or they get put on
the back burner. For instance, you may enjoy surfing the
Internet, so you surf instead of doing laundry. Or, on
the flip side, you may enjoy scrap booking, but since
it's not a major priority, it never seems to make it to
your To Do list. If you always use Category C items as
reward items for completing something else you have to
do, you will always enjoy the benefits of doing these
items. Plus, these tasks will never be done at the
expense of a priority item not getting done.
D: I don't have to, and I don't want to
Tasks that fall into category D should be eliminated from
your To Do list. For example, perhaps you volunteer to
act as a board member for your community town hall. You
used to enjoy it, but you don't anymore, nor do you have
the time to dedicate to it anymore. This type of 'don't
have to, don't want to' task is something you should stop
doing. Why take up your precious time doing something
that you don't have to do and is no longer in line with
your goals?
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now! http://www.getorganizednow.com FREE Get Organized Now! Idea-Pak and E-zine, filled with tips and ideas to help you organize your home, your office and your life, at the Get Organized Now! Web site.
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