Getting Organised: Make a Plan!... Part 2 Lists

Being organized is major part of personal development.

Getting organised for the end of the year is imperative if you want to get through relatively stress free! 

In an earlier post, Getting Organised: Make a Plan!, it was suggested writing down important dates when you hear about them, eg activities, appointments, social engagements... any date involving you or members of your household (which indirectly may involve you e.g. driving, preparing food).

Another technique in Getting Organised, is begin to make lists for major occasions.  Let's use Christmas as an example, as Christmas affects many people and it is held at the same time each year.

A major event, such as Christmas, involves a multitude of tasks and activities... for example, socialising, Christmas cards, Christmas presents, decorations.

We all know Christmas happens... and it is one of those occasions we can't delay until we're ready (I wish we could at times!).  When we have lots to do or think about it is easy to overlook certain tasks which need to be done.  Writing lists takes the pressure off trying to remember everything you need to do!

Writing lists is easy when it comes to Christmas.  Get yourself book, notepad, folder on the computer you use specifically for Christmas.

Lists related to Christmas could include:

• people you send a card to
• people you buy a present for
• food you always prepare at Christmas e.g. Christmas cake, pudding
• things you always make and give away as gifts e.g. cards jams, shortbread
• functions you organise e.g. Christmas dinner, pre-Christmas drinks
• activities you have to prepare things for e.g. children's concerts, Christmas parties

Making lists is a powerful organizational technique... it helps organise your time and energy.  You can quickly see what you need to do and then begin taking action when appropriate.

Making lists works for any activity which involves taking action by you.  I've been making lists for years and quite frankly would find it very difficult to function effectively without them.

Many people already make lists... if you are not one of those, I encourage you to give it a go.  There's a specific event, Christmas, happening in a matter of weeks so it is a great way to find out the benefits of making lists for yourself!

Do you make lists?  Click on the comment link below and share your thoughts about making lists.

Warmly
Jeanne

Comments

[N.naresh kumar]

I really loved this to say i actually experience all of the problems at once . I did not know how to get started nor where to dive in . i feel even now that i am useless and that makes me sick please do write an article on that too
Thank you ,
regards
Naresh