Section 1.1: Understanding the Orli ToDo Bot

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your workload? Despite putting in long hours, you might not feel accomplished by day's end. I often find myself in this situation, feeling lost with a never-ending to-do list, deadlines looming, and projects only partially completed.

I'm at a crossroads—I want to end each day feeling proud of what I've accomplished. I believe that being productive is essential for both my peace of mind and my team's efficiency.

To me, real achievement is marked by tangible outputs. For instance, completing an article means proofreading, adding images, and publishing it on my blog for my audience to see.

Here’s a glimpse of my current tasks:

• Compose a new blog post detailing how to use the Orli ToDo bot for Discord.
• Draft an article on the newly released Orli Retrospective feature.
• Update my website.
• Create specifications for upcoming functionalities.
• Conduct research on new features we plan to implement.
• Respond to a client’s inquiry.
• Connect with my coach.
• Possibly engage a designer.
• Update the Orli — Scrum bot Discord landing page.
• Simplify our User Experience with a UX expert.

As I write this list, it becomes increasingly vague with phrases like "I might need to" and "I would like to." The priorities are clear when a client requests something urgently; then it’s straightforward to identify what must be done.

Now, let's take a moment to prioritize:

• Urgent Tasks: Anything that generates revenue—like invoicing or completing high-paying client projects—takes precedence.
• Non-Urgent Tasks: I tend to ignore these.
• Important Tasks: These focus on business growth, which is often where I struggle to maintain focus.

Section 1.2: The Importance of Prioritization

When assessing my to-do list, I often wonder: What should be my next focus? It's tempting to tackle the tasks that seem easiest or most appealing, but it’s crucial to prioritize what truly matters for business progress.

Currently, my goal is to ensure that those needing a ToDo solution discover Orli. So, what actions will help me achieve this?

Creating a new blog post about the Orli ToDo bot for Discord is essential. Typically, this task takes me about 2 to 3 hours to complete, but today I must condense it into two hours. I need to stay focused and manage my time effectively.

To optimize my day, I can’t just dive into writing. I need to plan ahead to ensure I finish my article in two hours and identify any other urgent tasks that may arise.

Without a clear plan, distractions from messages, calls, and emails can derail my progress, causing another day to pass without completing my article or lightening my to-do list.

In our team, we utilize the Orli — Scrum bot for Discord to organize daily tasks, plan our schedules, and conduct retrospectives. Orli keeps me focused on my priorities, generating reports for tracking progress and communicating with stakeholders.