Productivity doesn’t need to be complicated! Write down what you need to do. You’ll get more done with more satisfaction and less stress.

At the very least, write down your tasks in order of importance. Then decide which tasks are critical to get done, which you expect to get done, and which can wait if they need to.

Don’t start your day by facing your biggest, most challenging task—it can be demoralizing and lead to procrastination. Start off with three quick wins to build some momentum.

After the quick wins, you do need to face that big, challenging task. You’ll feel better once you get it out of the way.

Plan larger blocks of time where you can dive deep on your most important work without interruptions. Set aside time to step out and do something completely different.

You can do anything you want, but not everything. At what point can you declare victory? What do you need to do if you won’t get there?

We’re not designed to sit (or stand) at a desk all day. Stepping away from your desk is a great break that keeps your mind sharp and improves your circulation.

When you’re stuck, talk the problem through with someone. Even if they can only offer a sympathetic ear, it may help you clarify your thinking and solve the problem.