How to Stop Procrastinating: a simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks and Breaking the Procrastination Habit

Practice #3: Focus On Your MITs
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed (and then procrastinate) if you start the day
with a to-do list full of tasks, appointments, and projects. You can
simplify your list by identifying the tasks that have the biggest impact on
your career or life and do them first thing in the morning. This is a
concept commonly known as your most important tasks (MITs).
My suggestion is to pick from one to three MITs that absolutely must be
completed by the end of the day. Two should relate to an urgent project
with an immediate deadline and one should be part of a long-term goal.

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For instance, many years ago, I determined that one of my core 80/20
activities is writing. So, even if I have a bunch of urgent tasks that are due
at the end of the day, I always set aside at least 30 minutes for this task—
usually right after my morning routine. From there, I spend the rest of
my morning on the other two MITs. By focusing on important activities
right away, I create an energized state that allows me to work on any
project in the afternoon.