[thisnthat]

How does an ant eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

This saying might sound funny, but it’s all too true. A big task can be completed more quickly and easily once it’s been broken down into smaller, more manageable parts. So, when you have an overwhelming job in front of you, it’s best to stop and figure out how to rearrange it into smaller jobs. Then, it won’t feel so impossible.

First Things First

The first step is to look at the task in terms of parts. Which parts are essential to move on to the other steps? Do you need to gather supplies or information that will help you throughout? If so, do that first. Look at that, you’ve completed part of the job. Now, what’s next?

Don’t Procrastinate

Putting off the task at hand will only make it feel more overwhelming as you find yourself with less and less time to complete it. It will seem even bigger than it was to begin with when you need to get it all done in a shorter time frame. Set aside time for specific tasks. Plan ahead. While it’s tempting to put it out of your mind for a while, there are better options.

Just Do It

It might be best to start with the steps you dread the most (if any). Just get in there and get it done. It will be a huge relief once that step has been removed from the equation. Everything else will look easy after the tough stuff is out of the way. Just do it but don't overdo it.

Take Breaks

It’s also okay to take breaks as needed. You’ll come back with a clearer head and be ready to dive back in. Don’t feel guilty about it. Rest as needed and then get back to it. Just don’t let the breaks outweigh the amount of work getting done.

Ask for Help, Plan for Help

If you know you are going to need help, schedule a convenient time for the other person to assist you. It should be at their convenience, so you’ll need to have other necessary steps completed before that time arrives. This will give you a little push, since you won’t want to keep anyone else waiting and you don’t want to waste their time.

Chart Your Progress

Sometimes, making a chart or a list is good incentive. You can see all the steps in front of you, instead of looking at the whole, big, job. You can see which items you’ve checked off as complete, so you get a real sense of progress. That is often good motivation to keep going.

As you complete each part of the project, be sure to acknowledge it. There is nothing wrong with giving yourself a little pat on the back for a job well done. Even a small step forward should be counted as progress. Lots of little steps add up to finishing the journey. You can even decide on small rewards to treat yourself each step of the way.

[gilggg]

These are definitely 6 tips to help complete a large task as you will.
I would add that at the end of each stage of the task it is sometimes worthwhile to reevaluate whether to proceed as planned to the next stages or to change them according to the partial results that have already been done in stages so far.

Sometimes the ability to make a change in the original plan can lead to the completion of the task to its optimal result.

[thisnthat]

Thank you.

That sounds like great advice. Nothing wrong with re-evaluating the strategy as you go. Sounds like you are very efficient.

[augusta]

yeah, trying to do every thing at the same time is setting up self for procrastination you might keep on postponing or outrightly letting go.The best bet is spitting them into simpler ways and take them one at a time and if possible bring in people to help and you will be on the way to finishing the job or task in no time.

[thisnthat]

Finding simpler ways to get things done is a good idea too. As long as you don't end up cutting corners. Efficiency is key. Doing a good job more quickly and easily is always beneficial.