We have more time than we think we do? How's that possible?! It's true that most of us have way too much to do for the various areas of our lives, and we squeeze into each day as much as possible . But the fact that we can't seem to get it all done doesn't necessarily mean that we need more time.
"The real problem is a lack of clarity and definition about what a project (or task) really is and what the associated next-action steps required are. Clarifying things on the front end, when they first appear on the radar, rather than on the back end, after trouble has developed, allows people to reap the benefits of managing action." (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity)
So really start paying attention to things that keep you running around busy. Try to clarify what the desired outcome is, decide what the relevant next-action steps are, and follow them. You'll be much more efficient doing tasks this way, and you'll probably find that you indeed have more time than you think you do.
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