I understand the problem with big tasks. I tend to use the little and often approach, but I’m starting to realise that I use it as an excuse to progress slowly.

On the left, and for 60% of the board, I’ve got a list of daily chores. I’ve got some magnetic things that stick to the board, and use a green one next to the task I’ll do first, then an orange thing for the next one, and a red thing for the 3rd item. That way, I know what’s coming up, even if I get bored or complete the current task.
Once a job is done, I simply give it a tick. I can see how well I’ve done throughout the day by the number of ticks.
I’ve even been known to add a task that I’ve completed to the bottom of the list and immediately tick it, just to keep my motivation up.
Each day, I rub out the ticked items, and add on any new ones for the next day. If I complete a whole list for a day, and there’s nothing else urgent, then I give myself to do whatever I want, as a bonus.

Thanks Gary.

If you haven’t already noticed, I love lists. I agree everyone likes whiteboards, but I never know how to use them for productivity. I’ve tried and not succeeded, so I recently got rid of my whiteboard. You will have to share how you use it and how if it works.

I’ve not got the persistence to stick to writing lists. I’ve now got a whiteboard next to my desk, so I’m hoping the physical act of actually writing the list (who doesn’t like writing on whiteboards?!) will motivate me to keep the list done, and checked off etc.