It may be daunting to look at your schedule for the coming months. Here are a few tips to help you stay on task and monitor your productivity:

Clarify the vision. What do you hope to achieve? How will you accomplish this? Get specific! Define the milestones you aim to reach. Sit down and devote time to plan all the details. Use this as a roadmap to accomplish your goals. Note the purpose behind your work and include that in your tasks.

Check Reality. Avoid getting lost in feelings of worry or frustration. Ground yourself. Analyze the reality of the situation. Be conscious of details you may have missed. In doing this, you will be prepared for the “just in case” scenarios that often arise. Make changes to your plan of action on an as-needed basis.

Ask for help. Asking for help can be a challenging task. Allow a peer or mentor to hold you accountable. This gives you someone to help you work through tough tasks and celebrate wins. Don’t be afraid to reach out! Call or email someone you feel you can trust to do this. You can inform them about what you’re working on and ask them to check in with you at a certain date. You can also hold them accountable and monitor their progress.