Writing it Down!

How do some people get so much down?�� How do they always seem to be ahead of the game?�� They probably write things down and make lists. I have studied time-management and every moment counts for those of us who are serious about getting things done. ��William Shakespeare said, ��Make use of time; let not advantage slip.��

I make several lists throughout the day, but most certainly in the morning.�� Yes, those ��things- to- do�� lists actually do work quite well. I cross items off after the tasks have been completed.�� Sometimes, I may have to move an item over to the next day.�� As we all know, ��the best laid plans of mice and men go astray.�� But having a visible list helps us keep those ��must-do��s�� in the forefront of our minds.

There are several types of lists that can be kept to make sure we are in the progressive mode.�� I keep lists for household chores, one for financial affairs and of course on-the job duties.�� The household list includes whatever it takes to keep everything rolling along.�� The financial one is a strategy for paying bills and the on-the-job list of course will vary.�� But, we know what we were��hired to do.

When I watch television, I still might be working on a project that is on my list.�� I could be grading papers or doing some light writing. I can still listen to the TV show and look up at intervals.�� Let��s face it; we all feel better when those things are DONE. We are all well-intentioned and we all have the lure of being a couch potato; but when tasks are completed, there is room for real enjoyment.

Nothing makes us feel more disjointed than procrastination.�� We may not be able to pinpoint what is really bothering us, but we know that there is that this gnawing feeling which will not leave us alone.�� We may try to relax, but that little voice seems to sit on our shoulders saying, ��You know you need to get that done.��

I would say, go on and make those daily lists. Strike off things once they have been accomplished.�� Then, the relaxing time is earned because you have stayed the course. Now,��you can just be! �� People may wonder how you get so much done.

Lord Chesterfield writes, ��I recommend you take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves.��

Lynn �� November 28, 2014