{"id":3658,"date":"2015-04-16T02:17:11","date_gmt":"2015-04-16T02:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=3658"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:46:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:46:29","slug":"get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done","title":{"rendered":"Get a Lot Done by Saying \u201cDone\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If someone told you that a certain word exists, that when said, can help you get more items crossed out on your to-do list, what word do you think would that be? \u201cOpen Sesame\u201d? \u201cShazam\u201d? \u201cFlame on\u201d? Any more guesses? Done? (Clue: The answer lies within this paragraph).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3044546\/work-smart\/why-saying-this-four-letter-word-can-transform-your-productivity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">That word, friends, as shared in this article by the Fast Company\u2019s Lisa Evans, is \u201cdone\u201d<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Saying the word done can help you get more accomplished on your to-do list. &#8220;Telling ourselves that we\u2019re done creates not only an emotional reaction but a physiological response as well,&#8221; says Leslie Sherlin, a psychologist, neuroperformance specialist, and the cofounder of the brain-training company SenseLabs.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sherlin cites a few more interesting and beneficial effects of saying \u201cdone\u201d, such as helping our brains get into a more relaxed state and facilitating the release of serotonin, described by Evans as the feel-good chemical, is released.<\/p>\n<p>A good battle plan would be to pursue and maximize chances or opportunities to say this magic word. Here are a few ways:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done\/#Break_tasks_into_smaller_chunks\" title=\"Break tasks into smaller chunks\">Break tasks into smaller chunks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done\/#Work_in_10-minute_segments\" title=\"Work in 10-minute segments\">Work in 10-minute segments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done\/#Visualize_yourself_completing_the_task\" title=\"Visualize yourself completing the task\">Visualize yourself completing the task<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/get-a-lot-done-by-saying-done\/#Take_microbreaks\" title=\"Take microbreaks\">Take microbreaks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Break_tasks_into_smaller_chunks\"><\/span><strong>Break tasks into smaller chunks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not tackle a big task head on. Instead, break it down into manageable and smaller components that, once accomplished, one can cap off with \u201cdone\u201d as each step is completed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_in_10-minute_segments\"><\/span><strong>Work in 10-minute segments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zero in on a given task, set your timer for 10 minutes, and then give your 100% focus and dedication on the task at hand. Once the timer sounds, this serves as your cue to say \u201cdone\u201d. Do the same for the next task on your list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visualize_yourself_completing_the_task\"><\/span><strong>Visualize yourself completing the task<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In your mind\u2019s eye, picture yourself carrying out and fulfilling the assignment. Visualizing the desired outcome builds motivation and drive to take the necessary actions in\u00a0making the mental image a reality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_microbreaks\"><\/span><strong>Take microbreaks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you planned out your microbreaks for the day? Taking a microbreak is good for your brain, which helps it recharge and decompress. Take some air outside your work premises. Daydream. Do breathing exercises. Don\u2019t forget to say \u201cdone\u201d after reading this post. Finish strong and often and may you have more opportunities to say \u201cdone\u201d every day. Article done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If someone told you that a certain word exists, that when said, can help you get more items crossed out on your to-do list, what word do you think would that be? \u201cOpen Sesame\u201d? \u201cShazam\u201d? \u201cFlame on\u201d? Any more guesses? Done? (Clue: The answer lies within this paragraph).\u00a0That word, friends, as shared in this article [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":3659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3658"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}