I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed managing my to-do lists for a variety of projects and responsibilities. When talking about it with my career coach, she suggested that I select my top five priorities, buy a journal or notebook, and divide it into five tabs. For each tab (e.g. business, house, personal, etc.), I’m creating a running to-do list–a place to jot down each task that clutters my mind. This simple idea has been incredibly effective. I love having a central place to organize my thoughts into separate categories. It’s one small step to moving forward on my goals for 2010.
A Simple Tool to Get Organized for 2010
About the Author: Alyssa Best
Alyssa Best helps people identify their dream careers and provides them with the tools to achieve their goals. As a career coach, trainer, and speaker based in Washington, DC, she offers guidance and skills on topics related to career and professional development to build leadership for social change. She previously served as the Chair of WIN’s Professional Development Series. She has mentored and worked with women at Wider Opportunities for Women, Center for Progressive Leadership, and the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Rutgers University. See her website at www.alyssabest.com.
I just started using IdeaOrganizer on my iPhone and I’m *loving* it. It allows tracking ideas in multiple categories with text, recording and snapshot formats. I love lists, but have previously had trouble even keeping track of all my lists. We should be proud of all the ideas we have and things we want to accomplish, we just need some support to go with our fertile minds!