A lot of people find it very hard to get stuff done. We have endless distractions and it’s sometimes easier to put stuff off than it is to crack on with it.

So how can you be more productive? Choose your time wisely. If you’ve just finished work and dinner needs making, you’re unlikely to achieve anything. If you’re feeling tired and grumpy sometimes it’s better to be kind to yourself and relax than it is to start a big job. But what about the little jobs? Just get them done! There’s no point in making a list with ten five-minute jobs on, you’ll stick it on the fridge and ignore it. Just crack on.

If you’ve got ten minutes between meetings or before picking the kids up, then you’ve got more than enough time to get something small done. So put your phone down and get on with it…