It’s crazy.

Most of us are confronted by a mob of things we need to get done. Usually, every day.

And people like me who are type A’s are confronted by things to do even when we’re on vacation. (Museums to see! Tours to take! People to meet!)

But even when you’re a normal person, who sees vacations as times to just relax on the beach, you’ve got lots of days where you’re limited needs to do a lot of stuff.

So I have a suggestion.

Only do one thing.

That’s right. When you’ve got eleven things demanding your attention, just do one thing.

Because there’s something draining about trying to figure out five things. Do one. Look at your list and make a quick assessment: what’s the most important thing on your list?

And do that thing. Focus your attention and get it done. If it’s a huge project, break it up into day-sized pieces and do one of those.

And that’s all you have to do.

Rinse and repeat. Because there’s something freeing and invigorating about only having to focus on one thing. And it’s a great feeling to put one item to bed and getting it done.

After that’s really done, review your list again, determine the next really important thing and do it.

Just say to yourself: “I only have one thing to do. I can do that.” You’ll accomplish more than you ever imagined.