Sunday, March 6th, 2016
I believe that one of the biggest secrets to success in business, is being organized. If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail! If you're not organized, you will find yourself trying to do many things and not getting very many of them done.
I worked at my last office for almost 11 years. For 9 of those years I had one job. For the last 2 years, I had a different job. It took time at each job to figure out a schedule that worked and made sure that I completed everything I needed to. At my new office I am responsible for both of those previous jobs combined. So what I need to figure out is how to maintain both jobs on a schedule and get everything done.
One of the networking groups I attend talked about organization this past week. I think you really have to plan well and stick to your plan. Set timers and use that time specifically on what you have planned. I find that I jump from task to task as my phone rings, things pop up on my computer or into my mind and before I know it, I'm multi-tasking 7 different things.
I'm going to set a schedule for this week, which involves setting timers for specific things I need to get done and not allow myself to stray. If email isn't involved, I'll close outlook. If using the phone isn't involved, I'll turn off the volume for that allotted time. Anything I can do to minimize distractions will be a plus. Another part of my schedule is making sure I add all of the little things I want to get done, but never seem to have time for. When I told one person that I have a hard time finding time to write handwritten notes, she simply replied, put it on your schedule and do it. Even if it's only 15 minutes a week or twice a week. If you don't put it on your schedule, you won't do it. It sounds so simple. Now let's see if it is!
On another note: I think I've finally found a calendar that I believe is going to work for me. It's the Cozi Family Calendar. I like it because my husband and daughter can put it on their phone as well. They can see what I have on my calendar and can add their own things. Each person has their own color on the calendar, there's also a family color for events that pertain to all of us, like Mother's Day, haha! We also have shared grocery lists, reminders, messages, meal planner, and to do lists on the app. We downloaded it this past week and so far I love it. I'm considering upgrading to their paid version which is only $29.99 per year because I want the full monthly calendar on my phone instead of only the weekly. I just want to use it for another week before making the commitment. You can find out more information from their website, cozi.com.
Wish me luck as I plan my schedule for the week. I hope this will help you strategize a schedule for yourself as well. I'd love to hear any hints or tips you have for organization and please let me know if anyone uses Cozi family calendar. I'd love to hear tips for that as well. I hope everyone has a great week. It's a super busy one for me!
Best,
MW
Copyright 2016
I believe that one of the biggest secrets to success in business, is being organized. If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail! If you're not organized, you will find yourself trying to do many things and not getting very many of them done.
I worked at my last office for almost 11 years. For 9 of those years I had one job. For the last 2 years, I had a different job. It took time at each job to figure out a schedule that worked and made sure that I completed everything I needed to. At my new office I am responsible for both of those previous jobs combined. So what I need to figure out is how to maintain both jobs on a schedule and get everything done.
One of the networking groups I attend talked about organization this past week. I think you really have to plan well and stick to your plan. Set timers and use that time specifically on what you have planned. I find that I jump from task to task as my phone rings, things pop up on my computer or into my mind and before I know it, I'm multi-tasking 7 different things.
I'm going to set a schedule for this week, which involves setting timers for specific things I need to get done and not allow myself to stray. If email isn't involved, I'll close outlook. If using the phone isn't involved, I'll turn off the volume for that allotted time. Anything I can do to minimize distractions will be a plus. Another part of my schedule is making sure I add all of the little things I want to get done, but never seem to have time for. When I told one person that I have a hard time finding time to write handwritten notes, she simply replied, put it on your schedule and do it. Even if it's only 15 minutes a week or twice a week. If you don't put it on your schedule, you won't do it. It sounds so simple. Now let's see if it is!
On another note: I think I've finally found a calendar that I believe is going to work for me. It's the Cozi Family Calendar. I like it because my husband and daughter can put it on their phone as well. They can see what I have on my calendar and can add their own things. Each person has their own color on the calendar, there's also a family color for events that pertain to all of us, like Mother's Day, haha! We also have shared grocery lists, reminders, messages, meal planner, and to do lists on the app. We downloaded it this past week and so far I love it. I'm considering upgrading to their paid version which is only $29.99 per year because I want the full monthly calendar on my phone instead of only the weekly. I just want to use it for another week before making the commitment. You can find out more information from their website, cozi.com.
Wish me luck as I plan my schedule for the week. I hope this will help you strategize a schedule for yourself as well. I'd love to hear any hints or tips you have for organization and please let me know if anyone uses Cozi family calendar. I'd love to hear tips for that as well. I hope everyone has a great week. It's a super busy one for me!
Best,
MW
Copyright 2016
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