NEED HELP GETTING ORGANIZED?
NEED HELP GETTING ORGANIZED?
LEARN FROM A PRO!
“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out” Proverbs 18: 15.
I love gaining knowledge, especially when it helps me be more efficient! Organization isn’t my strong suite but I’m always eager to learn some new ways to get things done.Some of you might already follow Organizing Guru, Marcia Ramsland, but if not, you can click on her website at the link below. In the meantime, as part of my passion to help you (and me!) thrive in every way, here are 10 tips to help you move away from feeling overwhelmed, to feeling maybe your life can be a bit more streamlined and efficient!
10 Tips to Write a Successful To-Do List
1) Limit it. Feel out how many items you can handle in a day. When my kids were in school, I did nine items; but when they were home, I could only do three. Find the number that works for you.
2) Write it. Each day, write down what you need to accomplish. Clear out mental clutter by putting it on paper. Leave a space between each item to sandwich in higher priorities.
3) Verb-alize it. Begin each to-do item with an action verb (e.g., pay bills, call Mary, send a birthday card, put away laundry, outline proposal, etc.). Your mind visualizes you in action as you “verb-alize” it and then write it down
.4) Post it. Keep your to-do list in the same place each day. Whether it’s in your planner, on your kitchen counter or on a sticky note on your computer monitor, keep it anchored in one spot.
5) Refer to it. Refer to your list throughout the day until you are finished. Consider it your personal compass pointing you in the right direction.
6) Adjust it. Plan your morning to-dos the night before. Before lunch each day, plan your afternoon list.
7) Check it off. As you complete each item, check it off with a red pen, cross it off or delete it from your computer list.
8) Practice it.It takes practice to create a list that works one day at a time. Avoid making this a long-term project list. Keep it short and use it to focus on daily tasks only.
9) Evaluate it. At the end of every day, see what worked and what didn’t. This will help you avoid making the same mistake twice.
10) Toss it! When the list is complete, toss it! Enjoy two great results: emotional relief and a clear mind.*Excerpted and condensed from Marcia Ramsland’s book, Simplify Your Time: Stop Running & Start Living!
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