<p>Make two seperate lists. One list is for things you have direct control of and the other list is for things you do not have direct control of. Breks each list down from a priority stand point of thing that need or have to be done vs things you want to get done. List the impact of getting each item done or not getting them done. This will help you see if others are putting things things into yout todo box just to relive their todo box. Don't be scared to be relistic and tell someone you do not have time to do something now but can scedule it for a later time.</p>