I can get a lot accomplished in a short period of time as long as I have a plan. The part of me that loves to procrastinate gets overthrown as the organized and efficient me takes over and gets things done. The key for me is to write it down.
I love to make lists! Making a list turns a long and overwhelming project into easy and manageable steps. Since I love crossing things off as I get them done, I purposely write my lists so that I can see my accomplishments. The crossing off of items motivates me to keep going. I get inspired and pumped up which leads me to tackle more and more projects. And this, of course, leads to more and more lists.
And how do I organize my lists? With sticky notes, of course! A sticky note has just enough room to write--not too big, not too small. The ability for it to stick on most surfaces is also a bonus. I stick them on my computer, on my lesson plans, in my lunch bag. Sometimes I even wrap them around my keys so I won't forget what I wanted to do.
It might seem a little neurotic to love making lists but I am ok with that. As I search for balance between school and home, the sticky note lists help me decide what is important and what isn't. It helps me prioritize my thoughts and activities so that I really can accomplish the important things. Even when I don't finish everything on the list, at least I have become more mindful of what needs to get done and what can wait. And tomorrow I can always add the incomplete tasks to the top of a new list and have a little celebration when I get it done.
I just finished writing my blog for Monday. Yay! I can cross it off my list!
--Thank you for reading my blog. If you have any ideas about ways to organize your busy day, share them here!!
I love to make lists! Making a list turns a long and overwhelming project into easy and manageable steps. Since I love crossing things off as I get them done, I purposely write my lists so that I can see my accomplishments. The crossing off of items motivates me to keep going. I get inspired and pumped up which leads me to tackle more and more projects. And this, of course, leads to more and more lists.
And how do I organize my lists? With sticky notes, of course! A sticky note has just enough room to write--not too big, not too small. The ability for it to stick on most surfaces is also a bonus. I stick them on my computer, on my lesson plans, in my lunch bag. Sometimes I even wrap them around my keys so I won't forget what I wanted to do.
It might seem a little neurotic to love making lists but I am ok with that. As I search for balance between school and home, the sticky note lists help me decide what is important and what isn't. It helps me prioritize my thoughts and activities so that I really can accomplish the important things. Even when I don't finish everything on the list, at least I have become more mindful of what needs to get done and what can wait. And tomorrow I can always add the incomplete tasks to the top of a new list and have a little celebration when I get it done.
I just finished writing my blog for Monday. Yay! I can cross it off my list!
--Thank you for reading my blog. If you have any ideas about ways to organize your busy day, share them here!!
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