I Have So Much to Do—How Do I Organize and Prioritize It?

byLesWallerJr

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1 month ago

We’ve all been there—juggling multiple projects, feeling overwhelmed, and unsure of where to start. It’s easy to feel like you're spinning your wheels when you’ve got a full plate and no clear direction. That’s where effective organization and prioritization come in.

In this post, I’ll walk you through how I recently tackled this issue with the help of an AI assistant (like ChatGPT). The goal was to focus on the tasks that bring in the most income first while still making progress on everything else. Let’s dive in.

Step 1: The Brain Dump

The first step is to get everything out of your head. I started by writing down every single task that I needed to work on—no matter how big or small. Here’s a snapshot of the things I had on my plate:

• Content Creation: Blog posts for multiple websites, social media posting, Amazon influencer videos, YouTube shorts, etc.
• Growth Tasks: Promoting membership for my YouTube channel, increasing social media engagement, and working on SEO for my sites.
• Learning & Certification: Passing technical exams, keeping up with professional training, and updating my certifications.
• Administrative Work: Managing spreadsheets, tracking content, and organizing all my tasks.

It was a lot to keep track of. Once I had it all on paper (or in a document), it was time to categorize everything.

Step 2: Categorizing the Tasks

With a big list of tasks, it was time to categorize them into manageable groups. I broke them down into four key areas:

1. Income-Generating Tasks: These are the tasks that directly impact my earnings, like creating Amazon influencer videos, producing YouTube content, and posting on social media platforms.
2. Growth and Development: Tasks that help me grow my presence, such as writing weekly blog posts, working on SEO, and creating members-only content for my channel.
3. Administrative Tasks: Routine but necessary activities, like managing spreadsheets and tracking post URLs.
4. Professional Development: These tasks involve certification exams and training, which will benefit me in the long term but don’t directly affect my immediate earnings.

Step 3: Urgency vs. Importance

This is where the real magic happens. I worked with my AI assistant to categorize my tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance:

• Urgent & Important: These tasks are the highest priority, and I need to tackle them right away. For me, this includes content creation for income (Amazon videos, YouTube shorts, and social media posts).
• Important but Not Urgent: These tasks still matter but can be done a bit later. I’ve categorized things like creating blog posts, working on FAQ and SEO for my websites, and passing my technical exams here.
• Urgent but Not Important: These tasks need to get done soon, but they don’t have a direct impact on my earnings. This category includes tasks like managing my spreadsheets or requesting funding for training.
• Neither Urgent nor Important: These are tasks that can be deferred or even removed. For me, this included some less important admin tasks that could wait.

Step 4: Creating a Plan of Action

Once I had everything categorized, it was time to get practical. My AI assistant helped me prioritize income-generating tasks first—after all, without consistent income, it’s hard to stay motivated!

1. Amazon Influencer Videos and YouTube Shorts became my top priority, as these would provide the most immediate return.
2. I then scheduled time for social media posts on my Facebook and Instagram pages, which would promote my content and keep my audience engaged.
3. Members-Only Content for YouTube came next. This is essential for building a steady income stream through memberships.
4. After tackling those income-generating tasks, I planned for my weekly blog posts, using Wealthy Affiliates blog post building interface, focusing on both short-term content creation and long-term SEO growth.
5. Finally, I set time aside for professional development, like continuing my Juniper training and working toward passing my certification exam.

By organizing my tasks this way, I was able to focus on what mattered most—building my income streams—while still making progress in other areas. It was all about balance and making sure I wasn’t neglecting anything important.

Step 5: Sticking to the Schedule

With my plan in place, the next step was to stay consistent. I now had a roadmap that helped me stay on track and made sure I was spending my time in the most productive ways. Of course, things don’t always go according to plan, but having a solid foundation gives me the flexibility to adjust when necessary.

Conclusion

The process of organizing and prioritizing my tasks has been a game changer. Using a method like this, with a little guidance from an AI assistant, can help you stay focused, manage your time effectively, and get closer to your goals—whether that’s growing your online business or improving your professional qualifications.

By putting income-generating tasks first, I’ve already started seeing progress, and I know that staying organized will help me achieve my long-term goal of replacing my full-time income with online revenue. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, but I’m on the right track.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list, I highly recommend trying out this system. It works! (shout out to internetgranny who unknowingly gave me the idea)

Cheers! 🍺