It’s definitely been said about me.
Do you feel sometimes that you’re running around in a tight circle, considering everything that needs done, but actually doing none of it? Once I said something like, “I hate it that I am a big-picture thinker, taking on a huge project and not seeing how to break it down into little parts.” Someone here agreed with me, saying he/she was the same way, but I can’t remember who. BoomR? Suzanne? Anyway, it’s shaping up to be one of those weeks.
The Fink is keen to know how you compartmentalize. I’m certain part of it — “it” being the ability to divide and subdivide tasks into more manageable bites — is innate, and other parts can be learned behaviors; I just haven’t learned the behavior yet.
I’ve heard of systems whereby people put project parts in baskets, labeled something like:
- Has to Be Done in the Next ____ Hours
- Can Wait Till Next Week
- Can Wait Indefinitely or Until I Get a Chance
That’s fine and good. But what happens if everything is #1? I know, I know. Don’t procrastinate. I’m going to start not procrastinating. Tomorrow.
Lists. Lists are the key. I’ve made lists for you. I’ve made lists all of my life. I think I even made you a list once to remind you to make lists. I can see you need more training. I’ll put it on my list….
Glad you are home and feeling better!!!! Take good care of yourself – you are well worth it!!!! Hugz to you…..
Thanks so much, CM! Hugz right back at you!
Wouldn’t be me, I never take on big projects HAAA
Hope you are feeling better!
So THAT’S your secret!!!
Making that list, then going back & categorizing each item as you indicated is a very common methodology. If you know anything about the whole “7 Habits…” stuff, that’s something that they’re real keen on.
As for me, I’ll make my list tomorrow, too
Tomorrow, tomorrow…I know, I couldn’t help myself.
I agree with Mavis – lists are a must! Procrastination does tend to make the “immediate to-do list” seem a bit overwhelming though!!! Delegating part of the list can be helpful but as you know I really wouldn’t know much about that!!! Bottom line – I usually just take on a big project the same way one would eat an elephant – one bite at a time! For me sometimes the worst part is getting started but once I get started then get out of my way because I am going to get it done!!!
OK, OK — lists it is! I will make one up — tomorrow.
Seriously, I know I have to. I want to be unstoppable! Right now I just feel et up. Blah…but I will bounce back and come out swingin’, with LISTS!!
1. Make list
2.
OK, I’m a day late…and probably a dollar short…but here goes:
I am a list maker as well and accomplish MUCH more when I do make one. They make me just FEEL more organized and…thus I am! The deal with lists for me, though, is the joy of marking something off of it. SO…when I make a list or attack a day’s jobs I do a simple, easy-to-accomplish tasks first…check it off…another easy job…check it off. Then I can go into the BIG jobs already having achieved a sense of accomplishment and able to fully focus on the MONSTER job.