Originally Posted by esnagel

The night before, I make up my list for the next day. Then, I label each item A, B or C (Have to do, Should do, Could do).

In the morning, I quickly check e-mails and add to that list; then, I prioritize each A, B, and C with numbers (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, etc).

Next, close down e-mail & IM, then go to A1 and start working. Before you know it, you're making progress. This is the Franklin Covey way of getting things done... makes a big list possible to tackle.