Mom Productivity Tips – Eat That Frog Now
My hubby dearest cannot for the life of him understand why I do things like that.
Eat That Frog Now!
Frog?
What does that even mean?
Make it a habit to always tackle the hardest, most complex, but most important task before you first. Ensure that you resist the urge to deal with small and mundane issues first. Whatever you choose on a regular basis will become a part of you and form a habit.
If you keep choosing to address the small tasks that have no consequential bearing on your life purpose and dreams, you risk leaving out and procrastinating on the important issues of your life.
My example on getting the dishes done may seem trivial to you, but if you apply that principle to every important decision of your life, you’ll see that you’ll begin to accomplish more in getting closer to your goals. You cannot afford to keep ignoring the mountains and expect them to just go away. Face those important tasks first, then you will feel a sense of accomplishment that will give you the drive to tackle all other tasks with vigor.
“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day. If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.”
– Mark Twain
Don’t forget, the frog must be eaten anyway, you may as well get it over and done with.
Are you feeling little overwhelmed with all the many hats you need to wear as a mom?
Are you struggling to make it through each day?
Are you burning out while secretly envying others who seem to have it all together?
Do you wish that you had time to do the things you’ve always dreamt of doing?
This is something I have practised consistently for more than a decade and I can assure you it works!
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I can very well relate to this. My husband says the same and my thought is if you aren’t going to help sort it out, then let me handle it when it’s best suited for me. And as for the other relevance to life, so true. One of my most resounding lessons from Secondary school is “Procrastination is a thief of time”.
Word! My husband and I had a discussion this week about endeavoring to wash our plates after eating and rinsing glasses after use. We are seriously eating this frog together. Kudos, Striving Nigerian Mom for pointing this out!
I believe in getting those things done and moving on sharp, sharp. Otherwise, it will remain there and niggle the back of my mind. Good one. Have you been sending any pingbacks for Tuesdays corner? Just wanted to be sure nothing’s missing. Regards
Yes o! It’s just better. Thanks sis. Just trying to catch up with my writing, it’s been a few days – our Naija matter. Thanks for checking up sis.
I understand 🙂