Find productivity by "eating your frog"

Did you find time to eat your frog yet today? That’s right, we said it!

We’re going to teach you about this productivity method, which is a great method for anyone who:

• Struggles with procrastination.
• Gets a lot done but isn’t making progress on the important stuff.
• Has a hard time sticking to a productivity system.
• Has trouble deciding what to work on at any given time.
• Feels overwhelmed by their to-do list.

If these descriptors sound like you, check out how you can eat your frog to help you set daily goals, keep on track, take advantage of your best working hours, and stay motivated and productive.

How to Eat Your Frog

Identify Your Frog

AKA your hardest, most important task for the day.

Ask yourself: “If I could only get one thing done today, which one would make the biggest difference or get me closest to achieving my goals?”

Eat It!

Complete this task first thing in the morning.

Don’t give yourself a chance to procrastinate and put it off for later.

If you have two frogs, simply tackle the biggest one first.

Repeat Every Day

Building this habit of tackling your major task first thing each morning will help you stay focused, productive, and motivated to achieve more.

By adapting this method into your academic routines, not only are you going to be more productive while at Laurier, but you can be more productive in your careers as well.

Why it works

Kickstarts Your Motivation

By tackling your most difficult task of the day first, you’ll feel a sense of relief and, therefore, your confidence and motivation levels will be elevated to help you finish your remaining easier tasks that day.

Becomes Part of Your Regular Routine

Habits don’t just start overnight – they grow stronger and stronger over time. It might take a little bit of effort at first, but you’ll soon start to notice your preference for tackling your biggest and hardest task first thing. Once you start eating your frog in the morning, you won’t be able to stop!

Positivity Breeds Success

When we experience something positive, endorphins are released into our brain that make us feel happy and satisfied. The accomplishment of getting to cross something big off your to-do list is the perfect way to start your day on a positive note.

Interested in Learning More?

We adapted this productivity method from the Todoist article, Eat the Frog.

The Eat the Frog method gained popularity thanks to productivity expert Brian Tracy, who introduced it in his book Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time. However, the core idea behind Eat the Frog First is often linked to Mark Twain, who famously said:

"If you have to eat a frog, do it first thing in the morning. And if you have to eat two frogs, start with the biggest one."