The difference between a to-do list and a project
March 27, 2009 by Becky Scott
Does your to-do list overwhelm you? Is it so large or intimidating that you don’t know where to start? Stop and think about it for a minute. Maybe your to-do list isn’t what it should be. Although I strongly feel that there’s no single right way to do things, maybe you do need to think about purpose a to-do list really serves.
For instance, I still need to do my taxes. Normally I have them done by February, but I still have some sorting and data entry to do. It’s been harder to fit it in than I thought it would …read more
Breaking it down – managing large tasks
October 17, 2008 by Becky Scott
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I have a couple of projects staring me in the face right now. They’re pretty large – and when I think about how much I have to do it can be pretty overwhelming.
Sometimes it’s okay not to look at the big picture. Temporarily, of course. If the big view of things makes you panic, then stop for a moment. Take a smaller, more manageable piece and do it. Or do part of it. Just make sure that what you’re doing is actually helping you make progress towards your goal.
I’ve mentioned that my desk has a large …read more
White board project management
September 24, 2008 by Becky Scott
Are you a visual person? Do you like to see your next steps mapped out? Consider a white board to help you manage your projects. You can use it in a variety of ways.
You can list “hot” items that need your immediate attention. There’s something about a white board that draws attention to itself. And you can use that to keep your important tasks in front of you.
You can also write a list of projects that you’re working on. If you have multiple projects, you can keep a running list of them and when they are due.
Or, try listing the …read more
Long-term project “group think”
May 7, 2008 by Jennifer Hofmann
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Are you among the many people who have great ideas that get started and never completed? Before you get harsh with yourself about what a slacker you are, just know that this is a super normal thing. Go easy on yourself.
I bring up this topic because long term projects are a part of every business. We all have marketing ideas, product ideas, and a gazillion other things on the back burner that we’d like to do someday. The fact that they get started at all is remarkable considering how busy life is!
A client recently asked me how she …read more


