Monday, February 01, 2010

Monday's Note Card: Just Two Items

This morning, I'm writing two objects of prior procrastination on a note card; tasks that could be accomplished this week and which, if done, would be important achievements.

The card will remain with me throughout the week as a reminder of what should be my priorities. I'll put a mark on it whenever I catch myself doing something that is off-target.

I'll let you know how it works at the end of the week. Sometimes, the simplest tools are the best.

4 comments:

fran melmed said...

how'd that experiment work? i'm trying something similar, but on a weekly basis. writing five things that must be done in a given week. i am hoping it'll bring focus and relieve stress.

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Michael Wade said...

Fran,

So far, it's working. It is sort of a magnet that keeps drawing me back to the items that have a history of being pushed to the back.

Michael

fran melmed said...

mine's mostly working. i posted my five things on the wall right in front of my face. i can't ignore them, even if i'd like to. but i only got three done...

Michael Wade said...

Fran,

Mine is too. I've made substantial progress on one and by Sunday evening will be in very good shape on the other, but then I only put down two items. This is far more progress than I've made in months.

Keep me posted!

Michael