"Get Organized, Dinglecheese!"

Ghoulish Delight · 10-11-2006, 08:04 AM

It's amazing what a pen can do. I am by no means Felix Unger, but there are two changes I've made that have helped immensely. 1) I acquired a very good pen to use at work, which has me writing down more and more stuff. All of my meeting notes are well organized, work results available. Simply because I take the time to write them down in a structured manner. 2) I've started carrying my man bag. Which, in the end, means I always have pen and paper anywhere I go. Being able to write something down at any time has made a huge difference. If you're anti-purse, just try to carry a pen and a small pad of paper.

They aren't magic bullets, but I've found the simple use of pens to be a good catalyst towards organization.

MouseWife · 10-11-2006, 08:12 AM

I am horrible with organization. I try but am usually overwhelmed.

Do you mean on a daily basis? I have used an appointment book but then would forget...

What helps this household is using white boards. We keep one for the work schedules and one on the fridge for daily reminders. We also have a big calendar that covers the whole year and put down important dates. Anyone can forget or be confused so it is good to have it down for everyone to see.

Yeah, this is for families but it it's all I got!

Oh, and to get rid of things right away that you don't want/need. It will give you clutter and ruin your organized situation.

I also love to keep a pen and paper handy. If I remember something, I write it down. Or, if I have a few moments I'll pull it out and start doodling and things will come out that I have forgotten.

Good luck!

Snowflake · 10-11-2006, 08:18 AM

Pen and paper, absolutely.

As fgor organizing my contacts, since I use outlook for email, I use outlook for contacts/birthdays/and important reminders.

I also print a couple of hard copies of my contact list/address book and keep one at the office and one in my desk at home, should the day come when the PC crashes or something and I can't access anything online.

I'm afraid I am an Oscar Madison at heart and am generally very disorganized (and a sloppy housekeeper) my desk is primarily covered with useless paper. I've gotten better at not accumulating loads of paper, but that has been a lifelong losing battle.

MG's suggestion of a white board is a good idea too. But to me, that would take valuable space off the wall for art...... so I do fridge magnets with pieces of paper and lists of all sorts.

10-11-2006, 08:04 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's amazing what a pen can do. I am by no means Felix Unger, but there are two changes I've made that have helped immensely. 1) I acquired a very good pen to use at work, which has me writing down more and more stuff. All of my meeting notes are well organized, work results available. Simply because I take the time to write them down in a structured manner. 2) I've started carrying my man bag. Which, in the end, means I always have pen and paper anywhere I go. Being able to write something down at any time has made a huge difference. If you're anti-purse, just try to carry a pen and a small pad of paper. They aren't magic bullets, but I've found the simple use of pens to be a good catalyst towards organization. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-11-2006, 08:12 AM	#2
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I am horrible with organization. I try but am usually overwhelmed. Do you mean on a daily basis? I have used an appointment book but then would forget... What helps this household is using white boards. We keep one for the work schedules and one on the fridge for daily reminders. We also have a big calendar that covers the whole year and put down important dates. Anyone can forget or be confused so it is good to have it down for everyone to see. Yeah, this is for families but it it's all I got! Oh, and to get rid of things right away that you don't want/need. It will give you clutter and ruin your organized situation. I also love to keep a pen and paper handy. If I remember something, I write it down. Or, if I have a few moments I'll pull it out and start doodling and things will come out that I have forgotten. Good luck! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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10-11-2006, 08:18 AM	#3
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Pen and paper, absolutely. As fgor organizing my contacts, since I use outlook for email, I use outlook for contacts/birthdays/and important reminders. I also print a couple of hard copies of my contact list/address book and keep one at the office and one in my desk at home, should the day come when the PC crashes or something and I can't access anything online. I'm afraid I am an Oscar Madison at heart and am generally very disorganized (and a sloppy housekeeper) my desk is primarily covered with useless paper. I've gotten better at not accumulating loads of paper, but that has been a lifelong losing battle. MG's suggestion of a white board is a good idea too. But to me, that would take valuable space off the wall for art...... so I do fridge magnets with pieces of paper and lists of all sorts. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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