About 2 weeks ago I posted (here) “My plan, as of today, is to begin scheduling in paperwork time. I will not read email during my paperwork hour. I will not shop for supplies. I will not plan the next bar of soap. During my scheduled time I will be wiping out paperwork.”
I promised to follow up with you. And I have good news. Despite the sleepless nights due to barn activity, and a couple of weeks with no time to complete anything but the sheer necessities, I have made progress.
For the tasks that seem daunting, like paperwork, scheduling in time to focus on only the one task, allowing nothing to interfere, does work!
Lesson learned: (even when it is a task that is loathed) stay on top of it, make an appointment to get it completed, no procrastination, total focus. It makes the job so much easier.
Like the beautiful sunny day we are experiencing in Ohio today (the first in almost a month), this new centering has allowed the sunshine back into parts of my daily schedule.
For those of you that said you were encouraged to give it a try, scheduling in time to complete a task/chore, has it been a positive experience for you too?
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I tend to get the least liked tasks completed first. Just to get them outta the way and off my mind.
That is a beautiful picture! I love capturing sun rays.
I am still looking for low-cost and free photo sites. If you know of any, I would love for you to share.
Good thought about doing the least-liked tasks first!
Hi, Mary. I’ve been working on my corporate taxes, too, and am late, late, late…since they are due in March 15. My CPA will not be happy with me… I think I’ll have to do what you are doing and stop reading all the blogs! Talk to you later! 🙂
Late…and she was/is late…very, very late. Yes, stop reading the blogs. Talk with you later too!
Sounds like a battle plan to me!Search out, identify, and destroy! ( O.K. file away) Charge!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Mary, and yes, I have finally enacted my own plan of sorts regarding such things.Thanks for the nudge and encouragement.
It really does feel terrific!
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