power in organizing
I am very organized (ask Ruby). I can’t even start writing new emails until I’ve replied, or tagged and filed the ones already in my inbox. When I cook, I need the kitchen to be clean with all my ingredients and utensils ready to use. Everything has its place, and it’s one part of my life that I can control without outside factors interfering.
Organization can increase your productivity, and help you achieve your goals. Once you have a rhythm and flow in your work schedule and organize your tasks, life becomes less stressful. You can concentrate on the bigger picture, and make time for other things in life that should be important to you like, family, personal time, your health, laundry, cooking, etc. (the simple things that can get taken for granted). When I am organized, I feel in control, and there is power in that alone to achieve your goals.
Organization is a constant work in progress, it’s trial and error, and hopefully along the way you pick up new tools to implement. One of the tools I use is my weekly calendar, a dry erase board from Target for $10. Without getting into too much detail, I basically schedule my week on Sunday night, and write in deadlines, meetings, people to call, running, etc. I recently added a post it system, inspired by Kiwi, which helps me manage my time and plan what days are set aside for focusing on a specific project. It looks a lil something like this:
*Although using a “digital” calendar system or task list is helpful, I highly recommend using a “physical” tool that requires you to practice your handwriting skills, in addition to the google calendar and notes app.
What tools do you use to stay organized?