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Problem Solving

Separate urgency from importance

List actual deadlines.

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Done when

Prioritize by actual consequences.

List actual deadlines.

Who this is for

For competing tasks; respect genuine deadlines and safety.

Why this matters

A loud request need not automatically set the priority.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. List actual deadlines.
  2. Describe consequences of delay or omission separately from pressure.
  3. Choose the first task and communicate realistic timing for others.

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