I am trying to do too many things. I try to prioritize them so that the less essential things I do will be done last if at all. But, it is hard to juggle all of my tasks, and I tend to let important things slide as well. The main point to emphasize is that you need to be very organized and disciplined about what you do first.
I keep a check list of monthly tasks to do and keep a routine of what to do daily. However, I find that I tire myself out doing particular tasks, and that can make it hard for me to focus on more important tasks. Another thing that helped me manage my work is to make all tasks part of a monthly schedule. That way they don’t add up and overwhelm you. By doing a particular task monthly, you also get better at finding ways to make that task more efficient.
Dividing one task into multiple pieces can be good too. That way you can outsource parts of the task to the Philippines and get it done at a very low labor rate. Dividing complicated tasks into simple pieces is one of the most important business skills a manager can have. Some of the simple pieces are less critical or require a lower skill level, and those tasks are the best to outsource. The final review or thought intensive tasks are better not outsourced.
The moral of the story is — systemize your tasks, prioritize them and discipline yourself to keep your work in order of priorities daily. Divide tasks into pieces and outsource the less consequential pieces to relieve your tough schedule. Additionally, try out some new people to help do part of your work for you. If you don’t try new people, you’ll never know how good they are (or how good you are in comparison!)