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
Tip of the week: Prioritizing made easy
May 17, 2008 by Jennifer Hofmann
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Have you ever had those days when you can’t decide where to start? You have the luxury of a few hours to get things done, but you feel uncertain and unmotivated about where to begin.
If you’re having that kind of day, make a quick trip to The Prioritizer from Idea Sandbox. In a few minutes, and a few A or B choices, you have a prioritized list generated for you.
Here’s what I found when I tried it: I was uncertain about which things I really wanted to do more, so I just put them all in. I didn’t …read more
Check this list before you leave the house/office
March 4, 2008 by Jennifer Hofmann
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Ever gotten to a meeting and realized that you left a crucial item at home? We’ve all done it. If you’re like a lot of people, you leave the house 5 minutes late at the same time juggling your planner, phone, keys, coffee, sunglasses, and purse/briefcase. In a rush.
No wonder road rage is becoming normal.
Let me say that there really is another way to do this self-employed life.
Plan for a five-minute check-out process. By your door, post a list of things that you always need to have with you. You might also want a dry erase board to …read more


