![]() Over the years, this system has actually helped me manage my workload so well that I don’t have to create massive master lists anymore. And when I finish those five, I can go back for more from my project management list. Now my to-do list might have five items on it, rather than 25. It also eliminated a few of my reasons for procrastination, which included forgetting things (now they were in my safe place) and feeling overwhelmed when I looked at a big project on my to-do list. This system revolutionized my approach to getting work done. I might pick a simple task, like make an appointment, then pull another task from a project list. I look over my master lists and only put on my to-do list the tasks I can realistically accomplish that day. Now, writing my to-do list for the day is like going to a buffet and picking a piece of chicken here and a scoop of mac and cheese there. Although I still had a lot to do, having it all in one place brought relief. I know I could have created a digital notebook, but there was something about putting it on paper that made it real for me. And yes, I did put it in a three-ring binder. ![]() These lists became the foundation of my project management notebook. So I got some more paper and started to list all the tasks I could think of for each project. Since every big project is completed one step at a time, I realized I needed to add tasks to each of my projects. Then I divided that list into current and future projects. I looked at all the projects, and realized some of them were urgent and others weren’t. My life was seriously out of control.ĭrying my tears, I reviewed the monstrous list and divided it into two categories: one-step tasks and multi-step projects. Once I was sure I’d captured everything, I sat down and had a good cry. I decided to include immediate needs and everything I’d been putting off. I did a complete inventory of everything I needed to do. Once I realized the mistake I’d been making for years, I tossed my to-do list and started fresh. Here’s what I’ve learned: cleaning the house isn’t a task. To put them on a to-do list is just asking for failure. Check that baby off the list! But planning a party, redesigning a blog, and clean the house are made up of multiple tasks. Calling the orthodontist’s office takes one step, and it’s done. ![]() The problem is three of those items aren’t simple tasks. These are all normal things a woman might do. Here’s an example of what my list used to look like:ġ. Or force my size 9 feet into dainty size 6 shoes. The problem with having one list is it’s like trying to force a semi-truck to drive down a country lane next to a bicycle. For years I tried to manage all I had to do on one to-do list. I tried prioritizing that list using various methods, all without success.
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