by Don Wetmore

Many use a "to do" list of things to be done. I also use a "stop do" list to identify things that I thought had to be done by me but do not.

To create your "stop do" list, look at all the things you think you have to do and for each item ask, "Is this the best use of my time?" If it isn't, try to delegate to someone. There is a big difference between "I do it" and "It gets done".

Then look again at each item you think you have to do and for each item ask, "What would happen if I did not get this done?" If little or nothing would happen for not doing it, put it on your "stop do" list.

These two steps will help you to pare down your "to do" list to the things that really matter, helping you to use your time more effectively.

Copyright (c) 2005, all rights reserved. Don Wetmore can be reached at http://www.balancetime.com

How refreshing! A "stop do" list. This week make your own "stop do" list. See how much time you can save. And choose how you would like to spend your newly freed up time.

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