Examples:
- Prioritize Your Personal Goals: Write down the 6 most important actions to take each day toward your personal goals (fitness, learning, hobbies) and finish them one at a time.
- Health Goal Focus: Use the Ivy Lee Method to plan your daily fitness goals. List actions like “run 5 miles” or “do strength training” as part of your top 6 priorities.
- Learning Goals: If your goal is to learn a new skill, prioritize daily tasks like reading a chapter or completing an online lesson to stay on track.
- Habit Formation: List 6 habits you’re trying to build, such as journaling, meditation, or hydration, and include them in your daily routine.
- Time for Personal Development: Dedicate specific personal development tasks (reading a book or attending a workshop) to your daily Ivy Lee list.
- Newsletter Growth: For personal projects like growing your newsletter, plan out daily tasks such as “write social media posts,” “engage with followers,” or “promote content.”
- Family Time: Plan your personal goals around spending quality time with family by listing specific activities or moments to prioritize in your day.
- Financial Goals: Use the method to work toward financial goals, listing actions like “review budget,” “pay off debt,” or “invest in savings” each day.
- Mindfulness Practice: If mindfulness is a goal, list tasks like “10-minute meditation” or “mindful walk” as daily priorities.
- Reflect and Adjust: At the end of each week, review your progress toward personal goals and adjust the following week’s tasks to ensure continuous improvement.