Knowing how to prioritize tasks is a common problem. It’s a challenge whether you’re keeping your home de-cluttered or maximizing productivity for your business. I see it with my clients and I definitely know it from personal experience.

As most of my friends and colleagues already know, I’m getting married this year. Naturally, I’m organizing the big event. I’m also running my business full-time, running off to consultations and home-organizing gigs. And of course, I have to have a life…

How do I avoid burn-out? I prioritize.

Before diving head first into a long list of tasks, it is important that you are clear on your vision and goals. Determine what you want to achieve in your organization, business, work and personal life.

• Ask yourself the following questions:
• Do you know what your company vision is?
• What are the goals you need to accomplish to meet this vision?
• What are your short-term and long-term goals?
• How does your personal goals fit into your day?
• What is important and of value to you?

Be clear about what needs to be accomplished. Every action that you take should serve to support reaching this vision. See your goals. Schedule milestones. And once you’ve got that plan, don’t procrastinate.