If you write out a list of twenty tasks to complete you’ll be overwhelmed, and there’s a chance you’ll give up before you even try tackling the first task. Develop a shorter list that only includes the most pressing three to five tasks – you’ll make more of a dent in your workload by only focusing on accomplishing the most urgent things. Keeping a diary of how long each task takes to complete is a good way to manage your time and identify what is taking you the longest.