Do it Now!
If a task seems particularly daunting you could try the "Swiss cheese" method described by Alan Lakein. When you are continually putting off a task try breaking it into smaller tasks and do just one of the smaller tasks or spend an allotted time on a big task. By chipping away at the task in this manner it will eventually seem more manageable and not such a monster!
When faced with large or difficult tasks you may find it useful to ask yourself, "What's the one thing I can do to move me forward on this?" There are some tasks that you should just do that don't require any decision making, many tasks can be done immediately.
Create a Work Breakdown Structure, breaking down big tasks into shorter timeslots. Use the following link to view a Work Breakdown Structure Template. Use your to-do lists and look at your priorities as these tasks can not be put off if you have given them an A1 status. Use the following link to see an example Work Breakdown Structure.
Be proactive, don't procrastinate!
Basic administrative principles - Do it Once, Do it Right, Do it Quickly, Keep it Simple, Trust Me, I am Accountable can be explored in JISC infoNet's process review infokit.
