#prioritize tasks

[crimson-kas]

Tried something different this week. I’ve been designing my own planner pages and keep coming back to this idea of a weekly Top 3. I decided to see if I could make it work in the Weeks, and I’m very happy with it.

The idea is that if I can only get three things done in a week, which top 3 tasks would make me feel the most satisfied? I write those top 3 tasks above all my other tasks and try to tackle those first throughout the week when I work on going through my task list. I’ve enjoyed the results as I do feel more satisfied and productive at the end of a week if I conquer or even just make a large dent in those three tasks.

My brain can have trouble prioritizing tasks, so this is my way of hacking that.

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Focus on Getting the Little Things Done Today: Small Steps, Big Impact

Shaina Tranquilino

January 11, 2024

It's easy to get overwhelmed by an endless list of tasks and responsibilities. However, amidst the chaos, we often overlook the power of small actions. By focusing on getting the little things done today, you can experience a sense of accomplishment while making significant progress toward your goals. In this blog post, we will explore why paying attention to these seemingly insignificant tasks can lead to remarkable outcomes.

1. Building Momentum: Completing smaller tasks early in the day helps create a positive momentum that carries forward into larger projects or objectives. It generates a sense of productivity and motivates us to tackle more challenging tasks with confidence. Taking care of simple chores also frees up mental space, allowing us to concentrate better on complex assignments that demand deep focus.

2. Cultivating Discipline: Success is not just about achieving big milestones; it lies in consistently following through on commitments – both big and small. By prioritizing even the smallest tasks, you cultivate discipline and develop a habit of staying organized and accountable. These traits are essential for long-term success in any area of life.

3. Overcoming Procrastination: Procrastination often stems from feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. By breaking down your to-do list into smaller tasks, you eliminate the overwhelming factor and make it easier to take action immediately. Once you complete one small task after another, you'll realize how much progress you've made and become motivated to continue pushing forward.

4. Attention to Detail: The little things matter! Paying attention to details demonstrates professionalism and dedication in everything we do. Whether it's sending a follow-up email promptly or double-checking your work for errors, taking care of small details builds trust with colleagues, clients, or superiors. These seemingly minor actions contribute significantly to our reputation and overall success.

5. Increasing Productivity: Addressing smaller tasks efficiently throughout the day prevents them from piling up and becoming overwhelming in the long run. It reduces stress, frees up time for more meaningful work, and improves overall productivity. By focusing on getting the little things done consistently, you'll find that larger projects become less daunting and can be approached with a clear mind.

6. Celebrating Progress: Acknowledging your achievements, no matter how small they may seem, is crucial for maintaining motivation and self-confidence. By completing minor tasks, you create several opportunities to celebrate progress along the way. This positive reinforcement reinforces your belief in your capabilities and encourages you to keep pushing forward toward your goals.

In a world where we often prioritize big wins over small victories, it's essential to recognize the value of getting the little things done today. Embracing this mindset not only boosts productivity but also cultivates discipline, attention to detail, and perseverance – qualities necessary for achieving long-term success. Remember, every small task completed brings you one step closer to your ultimate objectives. So start prioritizing those seemingly insignificant actions today and watch as they accumulate into remarkable accomplishments tomorrow!

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[carnivalcarriondiscarded]

rough day...

[askagamedev]

How long is the scoping process for a game development typically in the industry, and does it vary greatly depending on what type of game, like from an open world PC game, to a mobile game, to a game based on a Hollywood IP?

Scoping is an ongoing process and not a particular phase of development that we finish. Even though we try to figure out what we can do early on, we still have to make scope adjustments as we follow the schedule. If higher priority tasks fall behind, it is only natural to cut lower priority tasks so we can redirect those resources to the higher priority tasks.

At most studios, we work in milestones. A milestone is a longer period of time where we have a set of targets to deliver. When the game is green lit, the general milestone schedule is agreed upon and high level goals are set. This process can take a few months while we figure out what the game is about. The establishment of the milestones is very important, because it provides a means of tracking the game's overall development progress. Independent studios that have contracts with a publisher usually get paid for each successful milestone - the funding is given when the project reaches the goals set for the milestone.

Early in the milestone, we usually have some planning meetings where the high-level goals are broken down into smaller tasks that get estimates from the developers in the trenches. If the tasks are too difficult to estimate by themselves, we break them down further until we get some consensus as to how expensive a task will be. Then, the producers take all those estimates, prioritize them, add them up, and compare to how much time we have in the schedule for the milestone. Starting from the highest priority and working their way down, they put as many of the tasks that we can do and will fit into the schedule in, and the other tasks that are either lower priority or have dependencies on the current tasks get put into the backlog. Then, as we progress through the milestone, they'll update the schedule as additional tasks get cut or added based on our progress and speed.

Sometimes tasks slip the schedule for unforeseen reasons - our estimates are off, the person who was working on the task left the company, the licensor vetoed the idea, there's a new thing that takes priority, etc. When this happens, we can sometimes push the task into the next milestone (we call this punting), as long as the overall milestone goals are still hit. If we can't hit the overall milestone goals, the milestone is delayed and the studio may not get paid until the milestone goals are reached. If we consistently miss milestones by too much and the project is in danger of getting cancelled.

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[ravonix]

i need a brain that retains thoughts and memories better than an etch-a-sketch in an earthquake

[amokslime]

About the whole ADHD "finding a way to motivate yourself without using the stress of impending deadlines" thing:

I hate to say it, but learning to be nicer to myself changed a lot of that for me. I really truly hate to say it. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you gotta find a way to be nicer to yourself inside your own head, in whatever way works for you. I know it sucks so bad to hear.

The other thing is, if my brain is really refusing to tackle a task, often times the main thing I'm feeling is confused and understimulated. Which leads to me sitting there with the jeopardy theme song playing in my head, and then I unconsciously gravitate towards something that's more stimulating and therefore easier to wrap my head around. So overstimulating myself in some sensory way helps me be less confused about what I needed to do. Everybody's brain is different, though.

And uhh the other thing that helped is concerta, and listening to my body, and working on not being so ashamed when I failed. Which means you will probably have to fail a little bit unfortunately

[abstractlesbian]

Find someone slightly annoying but in really small harmless ways so I decide none of the behaviours are worth bringing up with them → realizing: hey, Im also annoying! solidarity! → realizing we have a lot in common and starting to bond → finding out other people find this person annoying and are vocal about it behind their back → finding out this person has ADHD like me that's (at least one reason) why we have all these traits in common → fear.

[bobombogenesis]

New chapter is up! Def nsfw this time 😅

[rustchild]

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[fiddlepickdouglas]

God, I would love to be able to cuss out management without any risk at work. Some people are cunts who very clearly separate employees from human beings on the clock and if I need to express my thoughts I deserve to go uncensored

[vi-enti]

if i had to choose the worst thing about working a “real adult job”, it’s that when the imposter syndrome hits, it fucking does not hold back

[heyitslapis]

vent

[common-world-domination]

so my brain meds ran out and i wont be able to get more until monday. in very related news am awake at 2 in the morning frantically trying to draw for alttl.