Chunking with online project management software
Chunking is a great concept that I use to make sure that I complete my projects when things get overwhelming. When your task list seems insurmountable, try chunking it into smaller portions that you sprint to completion in a vaacume. I set up a “Chunk List” in Pelotonics and use that as my base of operations for the day.
I personally choose three items at a time that I can complete in about 2 – 3 hour’s time and drag them onto my Chunk list. You can obviously mix it up depending on the time requirements, but try not to chase down more than three things at once. (remember, we are trying to overcome that feeling of “I have too much to do!”)
Once you identify your three items that you want to complete, turn off Twitter, your email, your phone, your IM and any other form of interruption. Sprint to absolute completion of the tasks at hand and check them off.
Next, check in with your email, etc. and then rinse and repeat with three more taks.
How do you handle it when you feel overwhelmed? We’d love to hear your take!
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