Solutions to Go

Most of us will give in to the temptation of sliding into the holidays and the new year. When we do this, we  dismiss the opportunity to fit in “just one more thing” that could (and will!) have an impact on starting the new year with gusto.

An old friend of mine once told me that before he closed off his desk each day, he made up his “to do list for the next day”. Since then, I have used this technique to jump start my “next day”. Once I have made my list, I find that I have cleared it from my mind. I can close my office door and leave it behind, it is not circulating in my brain during the evening and special time with loved ones.

Having a few things on that list, knowing that it is ready to go, gives me the energy to return to my desk with a plan. I have my start up tasks already in motion. I am invigorated to face my morning, in spite of a possible lack of coffee or a grueling drive in to the city. I have a reason to wake up and things to accomplish, and that feels good!

How would our new year start if we adopt this idea to end off the last few days of 2013? What do you envision for yourself and plan to accomplish in the next year? Let the magic of sending your goal out

Checking it off your list

I am the first one to admit that I am the proverbial list maker. 

I make lists and have immense satisfaction in crossing things off. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and of moving ahead. I feel good when I can see that I have spent my time doing something worthwhile.  I have even been known to “add” something else that I didn’t anticipate doing that day to my list, just for the pleasure of crossing it off! (Yes, this could be a little nutty.)

I’m not sure how I survived in a world prior to post-it notes. I use them often, I like the way they help me un-clutter my brain and stay organized. I have been asked by friends and colleagues over the years to share my “system” with them. What system, I say? Lists and colours just click in my brain and make sense to me.

We all have some process, some steps we do to keep us organized. Granted that tips picked up from others can always be helpful and incorporated into our individual methods, but we will always do what comes naturally. The things that make us feel like we have some degree of control.

So my question to you is: Why is it that someone like me who thrives on making lists, does not put on my list “write on blog regularly”?