I like to start out by making a list beforehand of everything I need to do so I don’t miss anything. Then I prioritize my tasks by finishing the most important items first working backward to the little stuff and things that can be put off until a later time if that becomes necessary.
Around the house and sometimes at work, I’ll listen to music on my iPod because music relaxes me and even provides some motivation now and then. Another thing I like to do is think about fun things I will do after all the work and errands are done, kind of like rewards for my efforts when it’s all over.