GET STUFF DONE! The Post It Note Trick for Productivity
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- I know, we're all looking for the secret to productivity in isolation, the tip or trick that will motivate us to manage our time better in quarantine. What worked to be productive in the past, doesn't necessarily work for productivity when we're safe at home. Today I'll share a post it note trick for productivity that has made a HUGE difference for us right now!!
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THANK YOU for watching!! You can find my other favorite productivity tip here (especially when you're feeling less than inspired ;) ruclips.net/video/yWstD4NB4CY/видео.html Looking forward to hearing your quarantine advice, too!
I have over 750 emails and I do Everything, but check those emails. Ugh! 🙁
Great video, New Subscriber
Omg I love this!!!! I’ve been doing this and I have a to-do cabinet door and a done cabinet door in the kitchen. Funny thing, my kids grabbed a post it and wrote on it “be a good mommy” and they put it in the done side for me😭❤️ It was the sweetest thing
Oh that is absolutely precious!
OMG!! THAT IS THE SWEETEST Gesture!!! GOOD MOMMA!!!!
"Do It On A Dime" with 1.35 million subscribers just mentioned that she is enjoying watching your channel! :)
Verna O I heard it too! Congratulations to The Minimal Mom team!
I heart it too. Super!
I heard that, too! I was like, DAWN!!!
Wow!!!
That’s awesome!!!
I’ve also heard it put “The dreading is worse than the doing.” So true!!
Well said
This really resonates with me. Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed I start a spiral notebook and I open it up so I can write on both sides of the spiral. One one side I have my "to do" list and on the other side I have my "done" list. Most times I have worked on my to do list but I've done about a hundred things that were important but weren't on my to do list so I write those on my done side right before bed. It gets it off my brain and I sleep well, I leave it out so my husband can see what all I do everyday etc. The next day, I turn the page, put the undone stuff on the new to do list and keep going like that day by day. Seems to help me feel better about everything.
I love this idea. I'm going to do it too. Thank you!
I'm doing this too! And it really works in reducing stress and helping someone focus.
I love how you’re always adapting and figuring out new ways to motivate yourself (and us). You really do make everything simpler and easy to try out.
I was watching Katherine’s video today from Do It On a Dime and she gave you a shout out! Love it when women support other women. Just thought I would share in case you didn’t know 😊.
Oh goodness, I didn't know, thank you! That's exciting!
I came over from Do It On a Dime and am now subscribed! Loving both channels and keeping me motivated to do all the cleaning/ decluttering I said I had no time for before the pandemic started
Yes! I just heard the shout out too!!!
The Minimal Mom Congratulations! I heard it too!
We all should support each other... xo.
I used to have that "dread" problem about so many of my chores! Then I decided to give each of my major chores a day of the week and stick to it. Laundry on Mondays, meal plan and groceries on Tuesday, clean the house on Wednesdays, mow lawn in season on Thursdays, maintain flowerbeds on Friday. Substitute other seasonal chores on Thursday and Friday as needed. One major chore per day. Years later I still use this system and if I think about the chore on another day, I just remind myself that each chore has its own day and it is a waste of mental energy to think about it on other days. I've found that with time I don't dread my chores anymore, each is just that day's designated activity. Except cleaning. I keep the house picked up and cleaning isn't hard. And I like a clean house. I just don't like to clean! So that's the only chore I still have to motivate myself to do with some little reward for doing it on its day and doing it well. :) Oh the little mental games we play with ourselves to get our work done...
I really like this idea. I wish I could learn more about it.
FYI: you got a shout out today on Do It On A Dime!
I call my completed tasks my “TA DA” list!
Great idea! Love visual cues! We are empty nesters, so we get trapped into the "we have all this time, so no rush" to actually get jobs done because there is tomorrow. When things do get crossed off the list, it's nice, but not that gratifying. I think we'll put our post it notes inside cupboard doors. One for TO DO and one for DONE so we can take a peek when we have a chunk of time and can't decide what to do, the time estimate will help us choose something!
Then the completed cupboard will reinforce "Well Done"! And inside a cupboard won't be visual clutter! Thanks so much for all your great ideas!! You are a blessing!
Same here - I'm retired and live alone, so "I can do it whenever I want"!
I love, love, love the idea to collect the notes to celebrate our successes!!!!! It is way more satisfying than crossing things off the list and trashing the list. Thank you so much!
LOVE that you shared an idea that “goes against time management systems” like you said. These are different times!
Why is it so hard to get going? I thought this would be the perfect time to declutter with so much time at home. But "any excuse will do". Love the post-it idea!! Now to find my post-its..............LOL!!
You're definitely not alone! I think its hard not knowing when the end will be either. I think that would motivate us a little more!!
The not knowing and the monotony of this days. I was motivated to get things done yesterday and just ran out of steam when I saw the washing machine. Today I tried using the pomodoro technique to get things done. I really like this idea too.
One thing I’m guilty of is not taking time after crafting or sewing to clean my space. It’s depressing to look at when I come back to the room So now I a lot 10 minutes for straightening up my mess. I noticed It effects my husband In a good way when I tidy up.
I feel like I am in a catch 22. I have a newborn and a toddler. I finally have the energy to do tasks at home since I am not so tired from pregnancy but now my free time is gone. I have found myself doing more things while waiting for the bottle to warm up or cleaning the shower while in it. I think the post it notes will give me the reminder that I actually accomplished something besides getting everyone dressed for the day. Thanks for all the tips.
Girl, give your self some grace! It's not just about time. I feel that there's so much mental things going on right now, the time is secondary. And you have a toddler AND newborn? That takes a lot of energy and effort!!!
I totally understand. When IS the right moment to sneak away and get something done? It just doesn’t seem to happen! Try to be patient and kind with yourself. 🌸
Ha, I totally know your struggle. Our oldest just turned 4, and we have a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old. I stay home with them normally, so it's always a difficult task to get those tasks done. With the thoughts of all that's going on, it's even more difficult! Getting up before the kids wake up helps me a TON on those days I do. Even if it's just 15 minutes. :D Going to try this for those little things, like switch the kids clothes to new sizes, water the garden, etc! And yes! ^ LOTS and LOTS of grace. The dishes can wait, sometimes your kids can, too. But the dishes can wait longer. haha.
The only time I ever clean the shower is when I’m in it! Since you have to climb in and run the water anyway, and I always feel grubby after I’m done. Multitasking! :)
@@anitapirkle8691 I too clean the shower while I'm in it! Go girl! ✋🏼 (high 5) 😃
This visual gave me such anxiety!! It was a representation of how much anxiety I create for myself by procrastinating. ...and the large block of pink, so satisfying!! Thanks for this! Much needed.
agreed! The visual of how much time I'm actually taking bc I'm feeling guilty all day while avoiding is very powerful!
I heard of someone making a "Ta da!" List for everything they accomplished or completed. That's what I thought of when i saw the array of completed post it notes on the side of your fridge. Thanks for the great channel. I've never commented before but I have really appreciated your content.
Great vid Dawn 👍🏼 Love your hair colour/cut too 🙂
I am REALLY liking the idea of putting estimated timeframes on tasks as that gives a fresh perspective that a bunch of tasks that may equate to an hour isn’t as daunting as just seeing a bunch of tasks that you may feel is just too much! An hour out of an entire day is manageable.
Great suggestion on how not to be steered away from achieving the task completion goal by saying either ‘I need to get this done so would you like to help me’ or ‘ I have so much time left to finish what I am doing then I would love to help you’
I have done so much work on my apartment this week. I donated lots of bags and boxes. That makes me happy I want someone to enjoy the stuff I donated. It’s a big relief. I also donated a cabinet and 2 paintings to Restore. That made me happy to. Thank you for all your help. I also have been watching Erica Lucas. Thank you for telling us about her. She’s awesome.
You are so motivating. The "dreading" drains me more than the actual "doing." You are so right! Thanks for the pep talk!
We use something similar in Engineering Software development called Agile Scrum
The leader and team members puts up the post it notes. When a team member finishes a task, they go and pick out another one to do. Works great! We use post it notes just like this!
A set for the kids could be good while they are waiting for you to help them!
I like your idea of how putting off simple tasks til late in the day is elongating the task. That makes sense and so even better sense to push and get it done sooner rather than later.
Update :: After watching this video I did do the post it notes. It works! I have 2 on the back of my bedroom door, one on my master bath mirror, one on the walk in closet and one on one of my monitors in my office. I'm also utilizing the Sticky Notes on Windows 10 and have even more on my desktop screen. I've also implemented a new Tasks list. I have quite a few to-do items and have put them in my tasks list and choose 3 each night to do the next day. Thank you for the awesome tip. It works perfectly for me.
Oh Dawn!!
You are speaking my language!!!
To KEEP the post it note out and VISIBLE once it's done.....brilliance!
You did this video April 2020. It’s now September 2021. This summer has been so unproductive, especially the past few weeks. Today was the worst. My day was eat breakfast, then lots of nothing. Screen time, TV, eat, nap and repeat. I use to make a to do list & it was satisfying to cross it off. Not so much now. Like the idea of filling an area of completed tasks. Even though I like this, the older I get, the more difficulty I have with just getting started. To many days, getting out of bed is a reason to put on display with a post it note. Smile😊
How can I like this video 1000 times.
I've watched a lot of different decluttering videos trying to get motivated to start working on my messy project. Finally this system totally works for me ,I watched this video last night and jumped into action right away I was able to accomplish so much in 2 hours. Waking up in a clean house this morning has encouraged me to do more today Its only 8.30 am right now but I already done my exercise and ate a healthy breakfast which I haven't done in a while, and also took care of my 18 months old toddler. What a difference it makes to get stuff done I feel mentally healthy and I already know its gonna be a good day. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea and by the way I love your beautiful kitchen I'm encouraged to update mine as well
You’re a breath of fresh air in this time of stagnation. Thanks for the tips and for your choice of music.
Great idea! A friend of mine uses a similar concept....But, they have a board that is divided into 3 sections...To Do...Doing...Done.... The first section includes short and long term goals that they have planned together and 'wish list' ideas, such as large home improvement projects/remodeling, may be on the board on a different color post-it note so they see it as something they are working toward - planning, saving, etc. The board is there for everyone to see, so, anyone that has some spare time can grab a post-it and knock out a project. They move it to the 'doing' column when they start on it...and then to 'done' when it is finished. They also keep the notes up so they can see all they have accomplished.
I like the part where you keep the things you've finished. I don't like feeling like I didn't accomplish anything or having nothing to show for my work. That's the part I struggle with most and where I loose motivation.
I do make a list for myself every single day. I find that’s what keeps me in action. I’m retired and it is easy to waste time when you have the whole day to do whatever you wish! So the night before I sit down and think about what needs to be done. I try to only put down 3 things that need my attention. Then the next morning I don’t have to talk myself into anything....I just consult my list and get busy. It’s really helped me to be productive! And I NEVER ask myself if I’m in the mood to accomplish that list or not.....I know better than that!!! I feel great gratification when each day is over and that list is completed! Funny how we need to use physiology on ourselves, isn’t it?
I am a list maker...a friend & I were just talking about all our notes...only I need to keep them in one area...
I need to keep them so I can show them to my husband...he’s also visual & so if I do something & he can’t see it unless I point it out...this way I keep the post it note & show him...say even at the end of the week all the things I accomplished...then throw them away!!! Love it!!! Thanks for the great idea!!!
Tried it and it's working!! Except I add "LOL" on notes after completing as hilariously underestimate the time! But home tasks are one by one now getting done after experiencing little motivation for home jobs following Zooming with students. Thank you so much for this fun idea!! 😊
This is very similar to the Kanban board that I use. You have task listed on sticky notes that need to be done. You move them down to the "in progress" section and then down to the "Finished" section once they're completed. It's a visual way to see what needs done, what's being worked on and all the things you've accomplished. I'm also a visual person, and this works great for me. You can also use Trello, which is basically an online Kanban board or task tracker. It's so great to look back and see everything we've gotten done, especially like you said, on days when we're feeling down on ourselves and unmotivated to get things done. It can be a great way to get us in the mood to tackle at least a few things that day so we can see that sticky note moved to the "done" section. Thanks for another great video.
Instead of putting plans in my planner (because we hardly have any), I am tracking what I am doing each day to be productive. I also like your "frog" reference from your video with Diana. This past Saturday, I tackled a "frog" item of cleaning our ceiling fans. I wrote a couple of other things on a list and plan to pick one of those a week to do during quarantine (and maybe after, who knows?). I feel like we do need to remind ourselves of what we are accomplishing when all our days are running together.
Dawn, you and Tom are always getting so much done around the house! At least, it definitely seems that way. My question is, how do your recharge and what do you do for fun/during down time?
I love this video. I used to use a very similar post-it method. I upgraded it to a more permanent method. I listed common tasks I needed to get done (15 minutes decluttering, clean bathroom, take out trash, etc.) cut them out, laminated them, and put Velcro on the back. Then I took card stock and put the opposite side of the Velcro on it. I put it all in a binder so I have a page for each day (one side labeled with the day and “to do”, the other with “completed.” Every night I set up the next day’s tasks. As I completed each task I moved it to the completed side. At the end of the day any uncompleted tasks moved on to the next day. I don’t know if it makes sense to others but it is a system that was easy to set up, is visual, and works for me.
Abigail Laura Falbey Cadmare I used to do that with the kids chores but had them in a cup and we would pull out different chores to do each day . We had then on a Velcro board with who had what, , kids liked that as a family thing, sometimes they would pull out the things they wanted but as long as they got done
I love this! I retired recently and I feel like I’m not doing anything of importance. I have plenty of time but am completely unmotivated. I really like the idea of keeping the sticky notes after tasks are completed so I can see that I really am accomplishing things.
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I am a woman, 69, already retired & every day there are so many things to do! My husband is 82 so I take care of all his medical appointments and ordering his medications. This post-it note idea is great!!! I already have my 3 things to do for tomorrow-two are for my husband and one is for me. Thank you for brainstorming with me. BTW, I discovered you about two weeks ago and you are a GOLD MINE. I've already been de-cluttering for the past three days; my bathroom drawers look amazing. Again, thank you.
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Thank you! I just made four Post-its: two for decluttering bathroom (stuck to mirror) and two for cleaning hard floors (stuck to utility room door - where I keep mop & broom). Vacuuming is for another day.
I love how you have kept all your "accomplished tasks". It is a good confidence booster. For the days when i feel that ive accomplished nothing I can just look and see. I also like to put a big check mark. It make me feel even better.
I like that idea too. It's a great reminder what you got done and also how quickly dreaded tasks can actually be done.
I am a Post-it note user I think since they came on the market! Lol My husband used to say "can you write what you want from the store on one of those Post-thingys" .... Never thought about keeping them tho' - that is a great idea!
I am also a visual person and I think this is a great idea. (Did you come up with it yourself? If so, you have a great mind for creativity and efficiency!) This idea reminds me of what I heard many years ago about a homemaker "'feeling' done at the end of the day." I never seem to run out of projects to do and I could work day and night for weeks. But if I have my three things to do, then I am "done for the day" when those projects are finished. Also, homemakers don't always get a lot of positive feedback for their work. This is a good way for a homemaker to see how much they have accomplished! I like to put papers on the inside of my kitchen cabinets. The papers are easily accessible, but are out of sight. I might put my sticky notes there.
I have read of a simple work planning system that was taught by Ivy Lee to Charles Schwab, one of the presidents of Bethlehem Steel Company:
- Write down the six most important tasks you need to do. (I have written as many as ten.)
- Number them in the order of their importance.
- Work on project #1 until it is done.
- Work on project #2 until it is done and continue working in the same way.
- You don't have to be concerned if you get only one or two projects done because you are working on the most important ones.
I love your blouse. It looks really good on you. =) I also like the bar stools in your kitchen painted black. The red ones were really cute, but your kitchen seems really peaceful now. There isn't any one particular thing that stands out. Your kitchen seems really cohesive with pretty details in the shelving, cabinets, tile, etc. Beautifully simple and simply beautiful!
So happy to try this out this week. I put four post it notes onto a page of my to do book so I can see them and so can other people. Two jobs per post it so two notes for the morning and two for the afternoon. These are essential to get done allowing 30 mins per task. Enabled me to vary the day with different activities and have blocks of time set aside. Very good system and easy to set up. Loving getting things done during lockdown and watching your videos.
Yes! I love this! I'm going to add this to what I am doing. Each night in my planner I write three tasks that I want to complete the next day. If I complete those three tasks I feel good about myself and treat myself with something fun!
Oh I love crossing things off my list! I look back at it often. If I put those post it’s on a wall somewhere that is visual clutter to me and it would totally stress me out. I often make others in my family participate in the list!!
This is EXACTLY what I needed!
I love the part about keeping the ones you finish all in one place!
This is amazing! I've asked my employer for a compressed schedule so I can have Friday's off to get things done and everything I plan on getting done never happens! Then it's hanging over my head forever! I'm definitely going to start this! :)
Hi Dawn, we started homeschooling last May (2020) because I needed a schedule I could count on and that didn't make more work for me. That said, I have a chalk board in the kitchen where I put appointments and tasks for the day. I use my day-timer to record what I actually DID, so I can look back and feel successful. I also use it for notes about the day.
I use a similar post-it note system when I am at work! Most of the time I am working on 3 to 10 projects so I put a bright post-it on each project with the company name, due date and time due! I place it in my work area in order of due time! This has worked really well because if co-workers or managers need to know what I am working on or can help, also when I leave people can see what I have, and also when I start each day I can see my priorities! I only just started watching this channel but loving it so far!
You just motivated me to sew up the hole in my glove I had sitting on my couch all day, to remind me to do it! After forgetting to take it out of my jacket pocket for weeks (meanwhile the hole kept getting bigger every time I wore it!) I finally remembered to get it out of my pocket, then just left it sitting there in plain sight! SInce I finally began to sew it, it took maybe 3 minutes!
I am in counseling for depression, anxiety, ADHD and other issues. I decided to retire early to focus on my health and give myself opportunities to enjoy life.
What works for me is your 3 items on the To Do List Idea. If I can accomplish 2 daily tasks of wash dishes, make bed [ taking out trash is as needed chore and yes someday it counts as 1 of the 3 ] then I really have only one chore to make my total 3. Anything over and above that # is extra. This elevates some of the guilt of " not getting things done". It allows me to see progress, keep up and yet it removes guilt. Is there more to be accomplished YES but right now I am working toward a system that works for me
Thanks Dawn, I'm a visual person so this could work really well for me. I've written my to do items on post it notes and tomorrow morning I'll select minimum 2 or 3 to complete and then display my completed post it notes. Love this idea. Rebecca (UK) :)
I love post it notes! This is the best idea ever. I've never gotten excited by having a to do list and crossing off tasks. This is brilliant!
I use the same technique with a personal Kanban board. On a whiteboard or a wall create a sections for Pending, To Do, Work In Progress (WIP), & Done. Having all tasks in front of you makes it easier to prioritize what to work on. Limit your WIP to no more than four items at a time. Really helps if you’re someone who starts things and doesn’t finish them. You can’t start something new until you close an item you’ve started on your WIP.
Hi there! Just found you and love your channel via Do it on a Dime!
I sort of used this method recently with a to-do list in my planner but love the post-it ideas to visually see them on the fridge and see how much has been accomplished. Thx for the great idea. I shared with my group. :-)
I do something similar but I write things to do in my planner. That way when it is crossed off I can look at the previous weeks and see how much I got done. Also, if I have no more space on writing down things to do for the current day then I write it down for the following day. Gotta love it!
Wow!!!! Dawn, that is an excellent visual!!!! When I actually visualize the dreading time, it really motivates me to pick a time slot and get the thing done!!!!Thank you so much for this. I am doing that TODAY!!! I feel like we’ve just had some really productive girl time!! 😊🌺🌿
Aw, Dawn you are so sweet. I live your laugh. Thanks to Cas ( Clutterbug ) for introducing me to your vlogs. Iwas/am a special needs TA and Zoom has become my best and worst enemy lol. Love your advice. Prayers, love & blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada xo
Dawn! This is so helpful to me! I am super visual too. And often feel overwhelmed and that my efforts each day are unnoticed. You will be such a good homeschool teacher👍- you are organized, use visuals, and explain things in a logical way. I'm gonna start this tonight!!
It’s so funny that you mention that if we are feeling blah, maybe change it up with this - I never give myself permission to deviate when it comes to this (though I completely change things up monthly with my bible study). Thanks for reminding me I have permission to switch things out!
Smart way to score some wins and focus during these days at home! Sometimes I have so many different tasks which need to get done, that it’s overwhelming to know where to start! Love your idea of setting them the night before too! Thank you Dawn! Really enjoying your videos!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I literally paused the video and did this because I was feeling very overwhelmed with my to-do list for today. But since I didn't have Post Its I used some colorful index cards I had and cut them in thirds. I feel more productive already lol
Gosh this is good. I am the worst procrastinator, there's things here which I've put off for years so I'll be trying this out first thing in the morning. Thank you :)
Oooh, I love Post-Its! Can't wait to see. 😍
When work was so overwhelming we had a ‘done’ list, to encourage us is we were making headway.
People visiting our office asked if that was our ‘to do ‘ list. We say no,
Our ‘ta done ‘ list!
I love this idea! I'm going to give it a try --- right now! 😊 Thanks Dawn! Enjoy your day!
I hate when I have a lot to do , and your quote," it takes as much energy to DO as it does to DREAD ," are some of the wisest words I have ever heard ! Often , when I'm done it I am like to myself, "that wasn't so bad ! " I will definitely useing this system ! GREAT VIDEO Dawn ! Thank you !
I'm watching some of your old videos at the moment. I'm encouraged by how you break tasks down. I'm a work in progress.
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! This could not have hit more 🤯🥳 notes for me today! Im going to try this right now!!
What a great idea to keep the completed task post-its as a reminder of accomplishments! Thanks so much for sharing this!
I love using post it notes and do this all the time! Great tip for people that is easy to do!
I defo follow this principal of getting stuff done in the morning as I'm at my most productive and alert. And the task will hang over me in the back of my mind which I feel can be mentally draining.
I like the post it note idea to see how productive I have been
I would go a step further and add the amount of time it actually took, so I can stop dreading something that might take even less time than I originally assumed! Love this idea! Thanks dawn ❤️
Your tips are SOOOO helpful!!! The VISUAL aspect of seeing all your COMPLETED TASKS, on those Post-Its, sounds very encouraging. I might even suggest assembling a
Photo Album of your "Greatest Hits" Post It's,
of completed tasks, to browse through, on a day
when encouragement or motivation runs low.
Then you can SEE / REVISIT your past accomplishments,
to help keep you going
(And maybe occasionally remind your family of what Mama does, to keep the household running)!
I love this idea! We tried the block scheduling when school shutdown and like your family the various schedules got in the way of that. Also, The block schedule didn’t allow for organic learning or spontaneous activities so I would get off track and them feel bad. I love the handful of goals with the time attached as a simple visual for all family members
So true!!! Hit the Nail on the head for me! I’m doing this Right away!! I do a to do list in the morning But I think I need one for the Afternoon and evening! Loved the explanation made so much Sense! Thanks!!
LOVE THIS! will see if it will help motivate my husband with physical therapy goals. especially love seeing the completed goals collection! it does add up. mahalo for today's upbeat message.
So happy I found this yesterday; four important 15 minute tasks completed. It worked great 🙂 Thank you for this wonderfully simple advice.
💗 from Iowa
Wow, when you see it in black and white (and pink), you really understand the mind drain small tasks become. I’m going to try this method. Thanks. I have a similar system for selling on EBay. I use an acrylic 36x36 board with a calendar on it. I post “sold”, “list” and “photograph” on separate colored stickies that I perform each day. I can see how productive I am (and my family members) at a glance. At the end of the month I take the stickies and put them all at the bottom and reuse them.
I love this trick! I've been using it, and it's especially helpful on the slow long days at home. I had a multi colour stack of sticky notes, so i colour coded mine to include different types of activities such as baking, and me time :)
Many teachers (myself included) spend alot of time talking to students about not putting off tasks especially the ones they dislike the most. So often and again today I think about how often I talk the talk to students but don't walk the walk myself. This was a well timed video for me especially reading the comments from other folk who are also feeling unmotivated right now; I can stop beating myself up for not being a super productive dynomo.
This is a fantastic idea! I am an organized person but I am in a slump. Thank you for sharing this!!!
"Dreading is worse than doing" - So true!
I'm also still doing your Meal Planning System - and just LOVE it! Makes things a lot simpler!
I am going to be trying this system! I love that it's easier to see what I have gotten accomplished when it feels like all I have been doing is putting out fires all day! It's nice to know I got something done, I actually planned to do!
Love this!! Today I woke up determined to get things done (it helped that I got a really good nights sleep😊. When I sat down with my organizer I made out 3 post it notes this morning. Determined to get them done by bedtime. I've already done lots of tidying/cleaning plus a couple loads of clothes and it's not noon yet. Thanks so much for the motivation. I'm going to try to make this a habit😉.
Great video! It's just the 2 of us at home, he has been working from home since 2018. While I am so thankful that he has a job and is a good provider, it can be challenging to get things done. I was able to get the bathroom cleaned today, I am anticipating organizing the linen closet. You have a great system. Thanks for your encouragement!
Especially love your hair in this video! And, of course, I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for them all.
THIS IS BRILLIANT. I have a "get it done" priority list I try to use, but this is so much better and visually helpful. Your videos are always so insightful and I love your positive energy!
Thank you for the reminder. I have a “digital vision board” and a “wins board”. Basically a Pages document with photos of our goals and another for our successes. I just updated them both. I also like this idea of post-it tasks. My planner has fallen to the wayside since the “lockdown”. It’s been challenging to “work” with my husband home, when we’re both used to him being back to work.
Just started decluttering this week and wrote three post it notes for today and I nailed it!! I feel so accomplished!! Thank you for your amazing channel!!
I do something very similar at work! I keep an inexpensive tablet on the corner of my desk - on the cover I put stickies for things I need to accomplish or make progress on. The top half are to accomplish TODAY and the bottom half are for making progress on - or to remind me when they are due. Inside the tablet, I make an entry with that day's date then when I complete a task (and I only create sticky notes for the major things), I move the sticky to that day's page. Then with just a quick glance I know when I completed a project, signed the contract, etc. without having to go pull a file to refer to it. At the end of the day, if there is something I want to remember that happened that day (i.e. the phones or internet went down for 3 hours), I write it across the bottom of the page for that day.
I love this idea!! The block system has always felt restrictive and overwhelming to me, but this feels like freedom. And I love how your 3 things only add up to an hour. Being productive all day may seem like a great goal, but it's not realistic with young kids (mine are 3 and 1). An hour is realistic.
Brilliant system! And you can reuse the accomplished tasks sticky notes, since many of the jobs are repeated daily/weekly. I'm a very visual person, so this truly appeals to me!
Love this idea! I am a visual person too. And I love being able to look at a space and see that I do have something to show for my time.
Thank yo SO MUCH! I have been watching and reading so much about productivity (yeah, sometimes to postpone being productive ;) but nothing ever made so much practical sense! Posting the finished notes in a space so everyone in the fam can see them is such a brilliant idea!
I love post-it notes or just to-do lists. I haven’t tried them with times before, but my challenge in general with time is that I think that everything takes less time than it actually does. I call it “Alexandra time”. So I try to be more realistic on how long tasks will take, but sometimes I see one thing and then when I’m doing that one thing I see another thing so I do that so I do end up getting more done, but it also takes more time.
Hi Dawn,
I was just wondering if you do a brain dump in your notebook first? I love this idea. It’s so important to “celebrate our wins” and the interruptions are fierce these days!!
Great tip on writing down the time! I've been using the big rocks top 3 method for years and it helps me be SUPER productive! But now I'm at home with a month old newborn and my days are different, moving on her schedule. So I'm totally going to try this post it note method so I can work in the pockets of time, and to see all I have accomplished! Thanks for sharing ♥️