What fun! Ideas Just-For-You. They deal with personal development as it relates just to YOU - any team members will benefit in the long run, but this is special - just for you.
I really like Kathy Paauw's work! She helps all of us overwhelmed by the "stuff" we deal with each day. She's got common sense, but often un-thought-of-ways to deal with the junk. Whether we're a team leader or a solo worker, we all need tips in how to handle it all.
Hidden Clutter
"Clutter is anything you own, possess,
or do that does not enhance
your life on a regular basis."
--Kathy Paauw
your life on a regular basis."
--Kathy Paauw
Clutter takes many forms.and often it is camouflaged to
the point that you may not even recognize it as clutter. If you think you have a
clutter-free life, think again. Here are several places that clutter likes to
hide!
Your
Schedule: Do you have too many things on your "to do"
list? Remember that every time you say "yes" to someone or something, you are
saying "no" to someone or something else. Since you cannot possibly do it all,
focus on what's most important.
Your "I'll do it later"
List: What have you been putting off that is important to
you? Some things are worth taking action on immediately, and some things are
worth scheduling so they are not done at the last minute when you're under
pressure, or not done at all.
Your E-mail
Inbox: Do you have an inbox with several thousand email
messages in there? If so, this is not a very efficient way to manage your
electronic information. Clutter in your Inbox will deplete your energy, and
you'll waste time looking for information. Read my article on How to Conquer the Email
Pile-up.
Your Thoughts:
If you are on mind overload, perhaps it is time to clear your head. I offer a
tool to assist you with this. I call it a RAM Dump. Visit www.orgcoach.net/pdf/ram_dump.pdf
for instructions on how to do a RAM Dump and what to do with everything once
you've "dumped" your thoughts on paper.
2 comments:
Hi Christine!
Greaat post! And thanks for sharing the link to ram dump. I saved it to my computer.
Armi
Armi, I'm so glad this was useful! I've frequently used her sugggestions.
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