My Organized Biz

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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

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There are a few small tasks that need to be done that I just keep putting off. Over and over. When I remember that they need to get done, it’s the wrong time. Inconvenient. Or maybe just not possible (as in, I’m not in the same place as the task) at that time.
I confess that I haven’t captured those small tasks. And coincidentally, I haven’t been feeling as organized as I’d like. Because these little things keep bothering me even when I’m not really thinking about them.
I’m a list person. I have to write things down. …read more

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It’s so easy to get distracted by busy work. When I’m waiting on a particular email, I find myself jumping over to look every time a couple of new messages arrive. It’s counterproductive. So I’m working on it.
Over at Zen Habits, there’s a post about defeating that urge to do useless tasks. Leo lists 20 ways to help you fight that tendency. Take a look at the entire list for some great tips.
Here are some of my favorites:
Know what’s important
He suggests marking down your top three priorities for the day. Hmm, where have I heard that before? (Yes, I …read more

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