How To Stay Focused & Get Things Done

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If you're struggling to get things done, it's probably because your task list has a lot of stuff that doesn't matter to you. This 8-step process will help you figure out how to get the life you want and keep you focused on what's most important every day!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Struggle To Get Things Done
01:07 Create Clarity
01:22 Step 1: Create a List of Desires
01:57 Step 2: Circle Your Top 3 Desires
02:34 Step 3: Cross Out The Rest
03:04 Step 4: Set a Deadline
04:17 Brain Dump Tasks
04:49 Step 5: Consider Proactive vs. Reactive
06:31 Step 6: Write Tasks That Benefit Your Desires
07:04 The Eisenhower Matrix
08:56 Step 7: Assign Tasks to Appropriate Quadrants
10:22 When Things Don't Go To Plan
11:16 Where To Spend More Time
12:11 How To Get Things Done
12:27 Step 7: Create a Weekly Task List
12:43 Step 8: Assign 3 Daily Priorities

[@AmyTV]

*NEW VIDEO: PROACTIVE V. REACTIVE TASKS!* I made a video explaining it a little more clearly! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO2n59nfq2liqM | Thank you so much for your comments below telling me to make this deep dive video! Your feedback is making me so much better a teacher! xo

[@letisamieh9144]

I think proactive are long term and reactive are jhs short things done for a while to fix sth.

[@SarahNicholls]

Rooting for you to get to 1 million before your 40th birthday!!

[@Skythe_dragon]

Holy cow. This blew my mind. This is exactly what I needed.

[@themysticmuva]

😂😂😂😂

[@brynnandresings]

The amount of times I've come back to this video to go through the process! It is so helpful. This needs to be a planner in itself.

[@neko-sh2io]

There’s one thing that really inspired me in this video. You use the word “desire” instead of goals, dreams, bla bla. I’ve watched so much similar videos but nobody used the word “desire”. I found it artificial and not so easy to come up goals and dreams, but when I think of desire, they come out so easily. Also, much more true to me.

[@AmyTV]

I totally relate! Isn’t it so crazy how the smallest shift can open your mind so much more? That’s very intuitive of you!

[@AmyTV]

PROACTIVE VS. REACTIVE TASKS! A (hopefully better) explanation: Proactive tasks are things that you need to do that directly contribute to making your goals happen. Reactive tasks are things that usually hold you back in your individual situation. They tend to sound like excuses. Reactive tasks could be inspired by negative thoughts such as: “I don’t have enough help with my kid to focus on my dreams.” Or “People come into my office and bother me too much, preventing me from real focus.” Or “I always get thrown off when something changes in my schedule and I don’t know what to do next.” When you have your “reasons” why things don’t get done, coming up with the tasks that help you solve for those reactive moments will help your plans get executed a little more effectively. Is this helpful? Should we do a video of this all on its own? Would love your thoughts!

[@danielagutierrez2674]

Definitely want a video on it!

[@skyspruill]

Please do a video

[@Somebrioffthestreet]

Thanks cause I was a little lost 💀

[@tristanfarrington8060]

Thank you so much!!!

[@sasa18girl]

Thank you for this video. It’s heaven sent ❤

[@simplefaithanddaisies]

as a mom, homeschooler, entrepreneur, and bible study teacher, I have a lot on my plate and this was fantastic for me as a planner! Thank you so very much!

[@AmyTV]

Wonderful!

[@mavrosyvannah]

There's zero value in that bible so you could snap out of it, it's hypnosis, and enjoy a better life with no fictional jewish ghost in the way.

[@purityandplants]

Right! I’m also a mom and homeschooler and my youngest son is on the spectrum so I really want to be more intentional about supplementing his speech therapy and physical therapy at home along with other things…

[@margy2000]

You're a hero without a cape 👏🏼 start your own chanel, I'm a christian too, no kids, not married and I can't even handle myself lolol... you gotta have a LOT to teach girl! Bravo!

[@karenrich9092]

I look at the Brain Dump as the 1,000 steps in my journey. The planning with the Eisenhower matrix helps me choose which step to make first. It might be "Sort through the 50 boxes in the garage." The matrix will say, "Schedule 30 minutes each day to sort through 3 boxes in the garage." I have 3 "Brain Dumps" to make for 3 parts of my life, so now it will be easier to take each step each day. As someone once said, "An hour of work on a mess is an hour of work on a mess." Thank you for this video (and the one that came before). It will help me set my "agenda" for planning for each week. Now I just have to do it.

[@sarastilleke]

This is a wonderful video! I often find myself with a disconnect between my dreams, and what to actually DO on a daily basis. I like the idea of brain dumping all the tiny actions that will get me to my goal. It makes them much less intimidating 😊

[@AmyTV]

100%!! Really makes you look at what you must do very differently when it’s right in front of you!

[@LilCraftyNook]

I shared this with my son. He needs this even more than I do!!

[@TiffLockheart]

That Real Housewives clip is everything 😆 Thank you so much for all of your fabulous advice…sitting down with my Good Morning, Good Life planner as we speak 💜

[@InnerGiggles]

Hollering, 😂 that’s my opinion 😂

[@essenceoflalasweetz8231]

Yess😂😂

[@soniaoba9098]

Creating this MAP overwhelmed me but I kept pushing because this is something important to me and I really want to achieve my goals instead of just saying I should do them💪 Thank you so much for this fresh perspective on goal setting ❤

[@timetofocus5124]

Samesies🥲

[@tracieupdike2214]

What I really want is to be pain free!

[@nicolefino]

I've always loved making lists, but struggled to put everything I've noted into action. This video has helped so much!

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

Stop. Making. Lists. DO stuff.

[@nicolefino]

@@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin wow thanks for your input

[@valleriejoy]

@nicolefine I’ve also struggled with this. This video broke down the process into something manageable.

[@roxannchilds7306]

I wish this content was taught to high school students. I know it seems like common sense but so many teenagers don't have this guidance. This content is gold.

[@AmyTV]

Agreed! 🙏🏻❤️

[@mastandstars5869]

Why was this SO helpful? I’ve heard this before. Amy makes it click. Thank you!

[@ivbwatchwithme8501]

I needed this a lot! I'm a college student living paycheck-to-paycheck and while my deadline of getting my goals achieved is way out (I set it for 2030 when I'm 35), I think a lot of these day-to-day goals can be put into place a lot easier! Thank you for sharing!

[@KS-wr4vv]

I really need this! I have add and depression issues. I got sober about 4 years ago and while I have made great improvements. I still don’t plan anything out really. I really want to live my life with intention and purpose. I think watching your videos will help me reach my goals. I’m purchasing a planner today so that maybe I can become a happier person.

[@dangermouse9g365]

This is so helpful. Sometimes l get frozen because I can't do it all, and I feel like I should. I needed this permission slip to let somethings go and focus on what is most important. In my quest to do it all, I've done nothing. Thank you for this valuable tool. I believe it will help me focus.

[@lisaliv2585]

Full-time day care: been there, done that My 3 children are now all at college. Keep in mind....you can't get that time back.

[@blueskyhorsemanship3068]

Hi there, as a mum of a 4 year old: The little ones need their mums and dads, not just an hour before bedtime... a person with a strong bond to the family is a secure and strong person, so maybe you can rethink the decision to give her to all day daycare... Otherwise: Great Video, thanks for sharing 😘

[@thomasanders1314]

I noticed you used two cameras at once, and your content is starting to feel like a mini-lecture. It's the next level.:)

[@yvonneerik2510]

Hi Amy thanks for sharing this great content, I found your wisdom so inspirational. I started my path to reinventing myself a year ago, I’m now living healthier, confident, stronger, making 6 figures, having leisure to enjoy family &friends. I feel happier and living my life for myself . This is to encourage someone “you can start anytime to have a reset it’s worth it! I’m striving to continue growing cus it’s a journey 💗

[@andreblechynden4578]

Congratulations ma'am, Thanks for encouraging others with your story, I will love to get tips from you too

[@yvonneerik2510]

Change your mindset, read self-help books, expand knowledge, budget and don't spend on impulse, save, take your finances seriously, eat healthy, exercise your body, meditate; the list goes on... I hope it is useful to you.

[@eiraantoinette6793]

How did you grow to 6 Figure ? I’m honestly trying to work on my personal finance this year.

[@louis-freddieceaser8811]

Congratulations to you that's a great accomplishment keep it going 🎉

[@yvonneerik2510]

@eiraAntoinette I learnt to be frugal, minimal on spending, saving and paying myself first through Investing, made Plans, growing passive income, Read a lot of books on finance, followed my plan consistently.

[@Readersgoingtoread]

So, proactive is something that you're starting new? And reactive is something that you have to change? I needed this video! So so so helpful, thank you!!!

[@shapemailife6878]

I wanted to verify that too.

[@samidolloff4624]

Same.🙂

[@IamCringy]

things I found helpful and could help improve this method through out the video: 1: at desires I recommend putting a time limit before you write them down parts like month ,weeks and years example I want organize my room and make it stay that way I give my self a week at first to see how its going if it went good ill go 1 month then ill bump its to 2 months if it goes wrong ill bump back down etc. 2: again at desires I recommend not crossing them out put setting them for after you complete the goal 3: at brains dump is a helpful way for people who don't know how to express there emotions or dump their brain like me I recommend to take time and really think about what you can do if its still hard I recommend dividing the 3 goals and doing it separately try having at least 3 pro and 3 re for every goal 4: I found the matrix the most helpful of the steps it lets you continue to organize your thoughts and find different way to pic your brain if you need help like I did just reply to my comment and ill help with a solution to organizing and motivational

[@TheGhostofAbigailMills]

I have to thank you so much for this. I've gotten really skeptical about a lot of organization, self improvement, planning methods over the years, but the M.A.P. format flipped a switch in me like nothing else ever has. I always felt (and still feel, really) like I've got SO much to do, so much to accomplish and its all overwhelming because I could never prioritize or focus on any one thing, so it all felt urgent and it was paralyzing to the point of not doing anything at all. You really helped me get it all down, narrow my focus to the top 3 most important things and really gun it. I've made leaps and bounds over the last year and into 2024 that I've been stalled out on for almost a decade now. Thank you so much, Amy.

[@rhe8053]

I love that this is raw and real! It’s not just writing down 300 affirmations or desires of what you want to do or need. Thank you 🎉

[@nmartin5551]

So glad the KZbin picked this for me!!! It knows…..

[@krembry08kentucky]

I have been loving your videos lately! As a working mom, it’s so refreshing to hear someone who is also balancing that life. Best of luck getting Bianca into full-time care!

[@darlacoles6509]

Great video, Amy! Your editing, delivery, and the content is right on!

[@colleenewall6005]

Amy Landino, you are the funniest lady. I am only 1.28 mins into this video & it looks like you are not only going to be entertaining but provide value as well. I’m not a newbie to business but I am a newbie to getting all stuck in my own “business”. I love it when the Universe provides us with exactly what we need when it’s really important. I have put aside October for a full review of 2023, what still needs to get done for the year to finish on a high & mapping for 2024. I have started mapping all of this out of my head but felt a little cluttered & fuzzy. I had just finished journaling this morning & doing some Innercising on Procrastination when up popped an iPhone Photography notification. 😮 When I clicked on it 😮“distraction”😊 it didn’t land so I went looking for it & found an attractive image (your video - “distraction”) 😂 but it turned out to be a good distraction. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch some more. 🎉❤

[@belindafacciol7370]

Thank you Amy for making this video! This is EXACTLY what I needed. I have so much on my plate right now and feeling overwhelmed and this is going to really help keep me prioritize my tasks and stay focused. I’m excited to start using it right away! Thanks again! ❤

[@OnlineTherapistGroup]

Love the new format!

[@Taxontrack]

This was a really good video. For someone who is always on go and always want more things done but at the same time feel like enough isn’t getting done! Thanks for this 🎉

[@CrazyCharizma]

Thank you for this clear plan!

[@rigdonia]

So, I see lots of videos and tutorials on planning. But almost all of the time I am inspired, then confused. At the end, I am unsure how to implement what I "learned". This video was perfect because you walked us through actual thought processes. I don't think I ever saw a functional purpose for the Eisenhower Matrix until now! It just felt like "make work". Thanks!

[@AmyTV]

Omg this comment brings me so much joy! This is exactly what I try to aim for 🙏🏻

[@ankitamondal1715]

This channel actually shows how to do it....... I follow many productivity enhancer youtuber so to say..... But they just blabber the same thing....... But she is different....... I'm so happy that I found your channel.....🌻

[@beachlifestudio]

Oh this is soo good! Loved how you went into detail on the boxes too where some creators would skim past it so quick, it doesn't fully sink in what you need to do! I'm definitely gonna use this method to plan for next month 😀

[@gracefuldeals]

This is so helpful Amy! I’m sharing this with my sisters ASAP. Thank you! 💖

[@s3thme]

This is great. Love the b-roll so cute!

[@uniquelyshellz]

Thank you, Amy, these were awesome. I needed this and need to discipline myself to get my life back on track.😊

[@anwmusic]

This video is packed with value!

[@kristid1490]

Love this! Perfect timing. So needed this!

[@LoliV]

I am home with my two kids every day. I have big goals and live overstimulated, reactive and unable to prioritise anything before home tasks and looking after my babies. I needed this video more than anything! Saving, rewatching, subscribing! Working on my KZbin channel and my podcast are huge goals for me and I stumbled across your channel at the perfect time! 🤍🤍🤍

[@DD-my6gb]

Really great step by step process to achieving your goals - easy to replicate the steps, thanks amy

[@bensonproperties56]

This is freaking amazing! I love, love, love that you actually walk us through and show us how to do this. I have added one more subscriber to your million subscriber goal.

[@marinabejan2687]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@CrisTryingToBeProductive]

It's a must to say that I'm loving the new format of the videos.

[@Alwijd]

This is such a valuable video ! Thank you so so much !!

[@tonyah6726]

This video popped up on my feed, and it caught my attention. So practical and helpful! I’m now a new subscriber and look forward to more content like this!

[@melissacronecarvell]

LITERALLY your best and most actionable video to date! I love the MAP! #goafterthelifeyouwant

[@seekfirst633]

Get action plan blueprint. Probably the hardest thing is doing the little things we overlook! - You guys got this! - God Bless!

[@angelanalley1188]

Thank you for sharing this great information. I really needed. Hope you have an amazing weekend.

[@cariwalker7549]

I love this!! It narrows everything down to where you can get things done!!

[@sassywitslive]

And for the umpteenth time, just what I need right when I need it 💖 Thank you, Amy🌻

[@lucianannunez]

Loved the video! Really helpful!

[@mahahazim9767]

Amazing work and great details, Thank you so much 😊

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Thanks girl. You are truly full filling your duty with this content

[@maria.rioperes]

ONE OF your best videos so faaar!! love love it!, thank you 🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍

[@joyneliscaminero721]

Thank you so much for this video! Such a blessing!!

[@mommybreakdown]

The intro to this video hooked me, and then the content captured my type A heart. New subscriber 😊

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

Good morning just found your channel and I’m so excited! I do similar things that you mention and you go even deeper. Thank you for this so much ❤

[@faithcritchfield1066]

I'm excited to start trying this!

[@scorpiohoax]

I was really needing something like that right now. Thank you.

[@user-pb7vh5jn1c]

Thank you for all of this! This has put so much into perspective for me will absolutely help me prioritize what I want to achieve! ❤

[@PandiLand]

Just wow, this video has so much helpful info, detailed and explained and laid out so nicely it was easy to understand and go along with, the way you showed and told everything made it easy to keep my attention on it and I appreciate this video so much! ❤

[@ElodieWallet-hc7fs]

thanks for being honest and sharing your goals

[@zorinevanderriet2182]

I love everything about this video! Thanks 😊 super helpful 😎

[@glennarichards2933]

Thank you so much. This has helped me beyond words.

[@merlionkingdom]

Hi Amy ! Thank you so much for this video it is very helpful now I could finally see why I could be overwhelmed by my goals and their tasks thank you so much❤

[@clippet-hk]

Most practical and sound advice to inch oneself towards their goal achievement. Really great, and to the point. Thanks a million!

[@zaidagozalez2925]

I love this! This looks AMAZING! I will definitely try it this week!

[@mwaite8894]

This a great video. Just watched while on the treadmill. Thank you for the practical tips. I wish I had seen it yesterday (Sunday) to help plan out my week. Instead I'm all over the place already this morning.

[@mariaborden7]

Thank you for sharing this; it has given me a different perspective on my planning process. I am planning on re-creating my daily planning system.

[@zoopditty]

It's so nice to hear your version of the quadrants! Love this model! Thank you!

[@kristinaroberts7216]

Thank you such a good plan I definitely needed this❤❤❤❤

[@anusharafiqbhutto5557]

This is an incredible method for prioritizing major goals!! Thank you Amy for providing such a hassle-free approach in this wonderful video.

[@AMDay-xj7rb]

Perfect plan, Amy! Great for those of us with seemingly over organized thought processes...and ocd. Thank you! 😊

[@tyieshathomas7257]

Thank you so much! I need this gem 💎 I can’t wait to apply this task.

[@jesusc6215]

Love your planner videos ❤

[@DeedsReadz]

This was so clear and easy to understand and so motivating. Thank you so much!

[@vanessawordui9350]

God bless you for this video 🙏🏾

[@sophiamakohon-p7980]

Thank you for your insights. I have been planning in my head and on a list, but the Eisenhower Map actually put things in perspective. Thank You. I look foward to your other videos.

[@lor5850]

The beginning was so chaotic I love it!😂

[@SharaMcBride]

Am I the only one who doesn’t understand what the hell the difference between a proactive and reactive task? Lol

[@AmyTV]

Hi! No problem I wish I explained it a little better for you. Basically the reactive column is to help you think of the things that tend to hold you back in your individual situation that usually sound like excuses. Like: “I don’t have enough help with my kid.” Or “People come into my office and bother me too much for me to focus.” Or “I always get thrown off when something changes in my schedule and I don’t know what to do next.” Or something like that. When you have your “reasons” why things don’t get done, coming up with the tasks that help you solve for those reactive moments will help your plans get executed a little more effectively. Is that more helpful?

[@karissagarvin1865]

Lmao nooooo cause same

[@emem2863]

Not sure if this helps. Reactive is your response to a situation. You didn't initiate the situation, which makes it a reactive action. You may feel like you have no control. A proactive action is something you initiated. You have total control.

[@karinapraxedesbarnett7155]

Thank you so much for this video. I think I have been totally reactive with several things. This definition is from google, not sure if this is what you meant, but it definitely helped me to understand better: “The definition of reactive and proactive is as follows: Reactive : Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future. Proactive: Acting before a situation becomes a source of confrontation or crisis.”

[@cm7884]

been searching it and searching it but nobody uses them both the way she does. I found this video by scrolling my history and finding it in Aug 2023 on May 5,2024 😅😂😢😂

[@melanieannplans2666]

I had to chuckle when you mentioned that we might want to save this video for later...I'd already added it to my Self-Help Stuff playlist before I even started it. 😂 Thank you so much for this step-by-step guide, Amy!

[@j.dholguin4693]

Thanks, Amy!

[@shellyclayton202]

😊 thank you for the video🌸it’s amazing what happens when you’re open to change & help! 😂🙈💗this video really helped me get back on track🎉🙌🏻

[@GerlingDaniels]

Absolutely happy I came across this video! This explanation and organization on how I can be more productive yet, achieve my goals; significantly brought my anxiety down to a neutral level. I will be sharing this video with some family members. We seem to constantly have an open discussion in regards to getting our things together but, we seem to never know what direction we should go to. Again, thank you again for making this video and explaining it so well!

[@jhoaaa]

I loved everything about this, it's a great step forward to level up your life 💜💜💗💗💗💗

[@HisGraceMadeMeFree]

This is the blessing I did not know I needed!! I just subscribed to your channel. You're now one more subscriber closer to reaching 1 mil subscribers. Thank you for this helpful tool!

[@ogundareoluwadamilola4609]

Thank you so much ma for this.. Very helpful

[@Terrilyn_Austen]

WOW I really love this video! My problem is I try to do too much and feel like I'm not getting anything done! This will definitley help me focus and get a handle on this crazy roller coaster I seem to be on. Thank you!

[@lorinmaureen4445]

I always love your videos! ❤

[@jabreonjohnson2027]

By the way you give clarity and direction to many I can tell you're changing alot of lives alot more than alot of people that have 1 million subscribers. Hope you make it to 1 million if not thank you for doing the impossible keeping a good soul and helping people get their lives together. Thank you for this tip I really needed this. Thank you. 💐

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I needed this thankyou.

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Thank You!

[@BlackCEOqueen]

BEST VIDEO EVER !!!!!!! Thank god for you ❤

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I love you, Amy! Been a follower sincen 2018 and it's only now that I've gotten back to your content again!! Rooting for you and your road to 1M subs!!

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Thank you, I love it! Id also like to mention that you are beautiful and I like your glowing skin! ❤🎉

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Just made my MAP! Thank you so much for breaking it down so comprehensively, you've got yourself a new subscriber here 😊