Comments on: Finishing Things

By: Christine Simiriglia

Christine Simiriglia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:34:56 +0000

Starting less and finishing more is a constant struggle. You can read more about ways to get things done here: http://organize-more-stress-less.squarespace.com/home/2009/10/19/cant-stop-starting.html
Christine Simiriglia´s last blog post ..Can’t Stop Starting?

By: Miechelle

Miechelle — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:13:26 +0000

I am the ultimate list maker and bite sized piece taker. So bite sized that often I will have a filing folder with three hundred items in it andit's ever increasing at that but,so long as I know that I filed one thing every day, I know that I am on track. That is how I stay on top of things and, when on some days I take a little bite of a project and I realise that I'm just not into it anymore, I move on. As to priorities, for me, that's about people. I ask myself, which of these things on my list will "my people" remember me for doing and I make my decisions accordingly. They say people remember you for how you make them feel and not for what you do for them - I try and ensure that the people I love know that they come first every single time and that is how I keep my "projects" prioritised. Miechelle´s last blog post..THE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:59:18 +0000

I have been really frustrated at the projects that are *almost* done in my new house and since I’m a recovering perfectionist I don’t want to host a house warming party until everything is done.

I motivated myself by posting a list of 99 things to do in the 99 days between June 1st and Labor Day. Most of the items take just minutes but it’s the act of getting up that is so challenging! Very few items can be crossed off as unimportant or something that I don’t need to do anymore.

On the days I don’t accomplish something on my master list I know it’s okay because I’m resting for the next day or just keeping up with the usual housework.

By: Krys

Krys — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:51:41 +0000

This post feels like permission to release some of the things I know I'm never going to do. I love that you took back the fabric for the project you've abandoned. I've never even considered abandoning a project! THANK YOU for helping me to realize that it's possible, and completely OK. Krys´s last blog post..Sleep Update

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:08:54 +0000

Oh, gosh, yeah, I can totally relate to that! Those short periods of time when I know I should do SOMETHING but there is so much I want to do and so much that I should do and, somehow, I end up just doing a bit of housework and tidying up a bit and then the time is over and it’s pre-schooler chaos again…
I find it helps if I make up my mind the night before what I’d like to achieve the next day. Also, if I do the mindless “groundwork” when the kids are around, that helps. They love it when I’m emptying boxes/cupboards/drawers and putting stuff in piles etc. That way, when I have the spare time, the “stuff” is ready and waiting for me to do whatever requires the concentration.

Having said that, I still haven’t done captions for the photo album of our trip to Canada… in 2003!

To be honest, I’ve just accepted that for the next few years, a good day is: kids and myself clean, fed, clothed, and arrived anywhere we’re supposed to be on time. Anything else is a bonus!
Karen (Scotland)

By: Mary Anne Davis

Mary Anne Davis — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:48:23 +0000

My son is now 14 and I have to say, the whole world is starting to open up. I have time to think about what my goals are, what my values are. I am beginning the process of refining what I really value and cherish. I take 15 - 30 minutes chunks of time to do a task i.e. vacuum, dust, declutter, make a list, make a plan. Then, the 1 hour time frames I dedicate to bigger fish; drawing (I am an artist) planning a new studio, studying about business. Finally, my 2-3 hour time frames are for my ceramic production work. Hmmm, this is starting to feel like it needs to go on my blog. Thanks for everyone here. I love this blog. Mary Anne Davis´s last blog post..The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money

By: Prioritizing Goals and Letting Some Go

Prioritizing Goals and Letting Some Go — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:41:03 +0000

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By: beth nc

beth nc — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:02:07 +0000

Does anyone else have difficulty with setting priorities? Keeping up with my 1 year old son and part-time job are about all I can manage, so when there is a surprise “free” 15 or 30 minutes, I don’t know what to do with myself.

Should I catch up on cleaning, gardening, financial management? Should I plan meals, de-clutter? In getting rid of clutter, where should I start (my clothes, baby clothes, office supplies)?
But – maybe this would be time to read a book. Or call a friend. Or organize photos. Or go for a walk.

Does anyone else feel pulled in a million directions? How do you manage?

By: Life from the Roof

Life from the Roof — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:18:20 +0000

1. Keep the projects few in number and manageable in terms of time. 30-60 minute increments a couple of times a week are about all I can handle right now.

2. Do them while my toddler sleeps or when someone is there to help out, like my husband. But preferably, when my toddler sleeps.

By: Juliet

Juliet — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:25:29 +0000

Tara, You need minions! You are what a great CEO is made of! Juliet´s last blog post..A review of In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura Schlessinger