Discover a deceptively simple visual system that can revolutionize your productivity and keep you focused on your most important tasks. This method, which uses a large whiteboard divided into sections, helps you align your daily activities with your weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. It's a straightforward approach to ensure you're always working on what matters most, and it even includes a self-scoring mechanism to keep you accountable. Embrace this system and watch your productivity soar as you tackle your goals with renewed vigor.
As someone who excels at planning and setting goals, I found myself repeatedly crafting detailed plans that would end up forgotten in a file folder or buried under a pile on my desk. Despite my best intentions, I often spent my days on tasks that were far from my main priorities. Out of this frustration, I devised a new system in the late 1990s that would keep me on track every single day in a way that was both unavoidable and surprisingly easy.
Since implementing this system, my productivity has increased dramatically. For instance, I had been discussing the launch of my new website, We-Build-Dreams.com, for months without taking action. However, once I started using the whiteboard method, I not only launched the site but also published and promoted a new weekly ezine, developed an automatic follow-up system for online leads, and kicked off a successful publicity campaign.
Purchase the largest whiteboard that fits your space, or consider using a Static Image, which adheres to walls with static electricity.
Give your board a meaningful title, such as "DreamBuilders Command Central."
Split your board into six equal sections.
In the first box, write "Game Plan" and list your top 5 or 10 goals for the year or the next 90 days.
In the second box, label it "This Month" and outline your goals for the month, drawing from your yearly or 90-day goals.
The third box is "This Week." Here, you'll select which monthly goals to concentrate on for the next seven days.
Box four, "Today!" is where you plan your daily priority activities, ensuring they align with your weekly, monthly, and yearly goals.
Use the fifth box for important phone numbers, motivational quotes, a calendar, or anything else you find helpful.
In the sixth box, create a scorecard with two rows and the days of the week on top. At the end of each day, score your progress on a scale of 1 to 10.
This scoring system might seem too simple to be effective, but it's incredibly powerful. The act of knowing you'll score yourself at day's end creates a laser focus on what's most important.
I encourage you to try this system for 30 days and share your success stories. I'll feature some of them on my website.
The whiteboard method taps into the power of visual planning and accountability. According to a study by the Dominican University of California, people who write down their goals, share them with others, and maintain accountability are 33% more successful in achieving their goals than those who merely formulate them in their heads.
Moreover, the act of physically writing down goals and tasks can enhance memory retention and commitment. A study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that the act of writing by hand activates parts of the brain involved in learning and memory, making it more likely that you'll remember and act on your plans.
By adopting the whiteboard method, you're not just organizing your tasks; you're creating a visual commitment to your goals. This method is more than a productivity hack; it's a daily reminder of your priorities and a tool for self-motivation. Try it out and experience the transformation in your productivity and focus. Share your experiences and become part of the growing community of individuals who have harnessed the power of visual goal-setting to achieve remarkable results.
