Organization is essential to my wellbeing. Clutter and chaos are my enemies. I tend to stay organized through my computer whether it is through using my calendar program with popup reminders or spreadsheets, this is a system that works for me.
I like the tactile sensation of a pen against paper, so I organized my process by writing things down and making a list. Normally, I do not use lists. By nature, I am organized to the point of obsession, and many people with whom I work know this. Often they “delegate” things to me because they know I will organize it in a meaningful and logical manner. I usually use a spreadsheet or word processing program, but for this exercise, I chose to do something different. I would say that this worked because I am a very visual person, so seeing a list of tasks I need/want to accomplish and putting a due date to them helped me. Also, I have lived with Type I Diabetes for almost eight years, so schedules are extremely important to me and sometimes my body simply “tells” me what needs to be done, and I need to do it now!
Going through the process for the first time and actually processing the tasks ahead was daunting. I tend to keep my latest projects by my computer, but having them compiled into one list gave me some perspective. It also enabled me to see how I could better utilize my time by assigning dates I would like to accomplish certain tasks by and sticking to them.
To a certain degree, I already do many of the objectives listed with the GTD process. It certainly will not hinder me, but I will adapt strategies into how I already operate and work. Since I already have a system for organization that works for me, I will simply incorporate what I have learned into what I already do.
I will use the process described in the lecture and readings, but tailor it to fit my needs and learning style. As previously stated, I am organized, but the five steps of collect, process, organize, review, and do will guide me in utilizing my time even more efficiently.
I like the tactile sensation of a pen against paper, so I organized my process by writing things down and making a list. Normally, I do not use lists. By nature, I am organized to the point of obsession, and many people with whom I work know this. Often they “delegate” things to me because they know I will organize it in a meaningful and logical manner. I usually use a spreadsheet or word processing program, but for this exercise, I chose to do something different. I would say that this worked because I am a very visual person, so seeing a list of tasks I need/want to accomplish and putting a due date to them helped me. Also, I have lived with Type I Diabetes for almost eight years, so schedules are extremely important to me and sometimes my body simply “tells” me what needs to be done, and I need to do it now!
Going through the process for the first time and actually processing the tasks ahead was daunting. I tend to keep my latest projects by my computer, but having them compiled into one list gave me some perspective. It also enabled me to see how I could better utilize my time by assigning dates I would like to accomplish certain tasks by and sticking to them.
To a certain degree, I already do many of the objectives listed with the GTD process. It certainly will not hinder me, but I will adapt strategies into how I already operate and work. Since I already have a system for organization that works for me, I will simply incorporate what I have learned into what I already do.
I will use the process described in the lecture and readings, but tailor it to fit my needs and learning style. As previously stated, I am organized, but the five steps of collect, process, organize, review, and do will guide me in utilizing my time even more efficiently.
As educators we are really busy people. Being organized is a must. Learning another tool to help maintain the quality of our organization skills is always helpful.
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