Self Care…Managing Information…
There are a number of ways to start Managing Information in more effective ways. A part of the solution may be to further utilize your day planner. One thing is rather than making simple to do list, put each task in an actual time slot on your day planner. Make sure to allow time for and travel to or from, for gathering tools or information needed, for putting away tools and information and for leaving short notes as to what you have done and what the next steps are so when you come back to the task you can scan your notes and get up to speed quickly. Another way for managing information may be to set up hard copy files and electronic files so that they mirror each other. That is, use the same type of organizational structure (names, sub fields and so forth) so you can more quickly and easily navigate your files. Next, ask yourself what value or benefit you get for tracking and storing the information you have? Have you and are you getting value from tracking the storing the information? Is it worth the time, energy, money it has and is costing you? What if you let go of tracking or storing that piece or information? Could you quickly and easily find it on the Internet if needed?
Sometimes, paper systems are still best, when we consider the cost in money for electronic gadgets, software, set up time, system crashes, lost data…sometimes a paper rolodex may do the job better for us than an electronic solution. However, if you know technology and can quickly and easily trouble shoot any problems or you have someone who does that for you…you may prefer to go the electronic route. Just make sure you have the information you need to keep your life running and growing effectively …in the direction you wish.
To Your Success,
Robb
There are a number of ways to start Managing Information in more effective ways. A part of the solution may be to further utilize your day planner. One thing is rather than making simple to do list, put each task in an actual time slot on your day planner. Make sure to allow time for and travel to or from, for gathering tools or information needed, for putting away tools and information and for leaving short notes as to what you have done and what the next steps are so when you come back to the task you can scan your notes and get up to speed quickly. Another way for managing information may be to set up hard copy files and electronic files so that they mirror each other. That is, use the same type of organizational structure (names, sub fields and so forth) so you can more quickly and easily navigate your files. Next, ask yourself what value or benefit you get for tracking and storing the information you have? Have you and are you getting value from tracking the storing the information? Is it worth the time, energy, money it has and is costing you? What if you let go of tracking or storing that piece or information? Could you quickly and easily find it on the Internet if needed?
Sometimes, paper systems are still best, when we consider the cost in money for electronic gadgets, software, set up time, system crashes, lost data…sometimes a paper rolodex may do the job better for us than an electronic solution. However, if you know technology and can quickly and easily trouble shoot any problems or you have someone who does that for you…you may prefer to go the electronic route. Just make sure you have the information you need to keep your life running and growing effectively …in the direction you wish.
To Your Success,
Robb
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