Productivity hacks to tackle life admin
We all have life admin to process daily. It’s inevitable, and sometimes we can become totally overwhelmed by it. The small tasks that are mundane essentials can often weigh heavily on our shoulders.
Here are five hacks that might help you switch the pro from procrastination to productivity when it comes to living in harmony with your life admin.
Prioritisation
When the pile of life admin mounts, you can get stuck in an endless cycle of not knowing where to start, so you end up not starting anything. The best way to combat this feeling of overwhelm is to be brutally honest with your prioritisation and stick to it. Sadly, the fun(ish) things will probably be at the bottom, but stick to your list and you will get to them!
Designate space
Half the problem with feeling overwhelmed by life admin is the physical presence of it. If piles of paperwork and letters are encroaching on your relaxation space, you’ll find you can’t ever switch off. The physical act of shutting the door ensures you have closed that part of life for now, and can focus on the next task, whether that’s relaxing or cooking dinner. No lingering reminders here of what more you could be doing.
Create an on-the-go to-do list
We are busy people these days, our brains already full to the brim with modern life. I often feel overwhelmed when my head is swimming with things to do and remember, and I’m panicking that I’ll forget something important.
If you’re anything like me, my phone is never far, so I have a dedicated app for anything that comes to mind that I can deal with later, that I don’t want to forget.
Find a life admin friend
Just like some of us need moral support to hit the gym, life admin also needs a cheerleader. Sit down with a friend or loved one for a set amount of time, each conquering a task.
House cleaning day
Pick a day or evening that you know you’ll be doing the less enjoyable things, such as a work night, and set aside a dedicated cleaning hour or two. You can get all your housework done in one evening, it doesn’t spoil a day off and you’ll have the rest of the week to enjoy.
Life admin is unavoidable but hopefully these five hacks will help you tame those feelings of overwhelm. Would love to hear how you manage your tasks.
