Comments on: What are YOUR Best Time Management Tips?

By: Camille

Camille — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:24:31 +0000

For appointments I use Outlook and have it remind me. I use it for all my email accounts too and flag any emails I need to do something with. I keep them that way until the task is done. I gave up on electronic “to do” lists. Instead, I use a regular notepad. I put the date at the top of the first page. Then I write a work related “to do” list down the left side. I write short notes regarding home stuff or things to remember like errands in a small space on the right. When something’s done, I cross it off. At the end of the day, I tear off the top sheet and copy whatever is not done to the next sheet. Then I do a brain dump and add all the new tasks and errands I’m thinking of for the next day. That let’s me go to bed with a clear head. I’ve been using the same system for the past 8 years and it hasn’t failed me yet.

By: Niels

Niels — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:41:13 +0000

I find that tools don’t matter. What matters is to keep in mind what is on my mind. What I mean is, start the day with two or three major things you need to/want to get done and don’t ignore what is really pre-occupying you. Often, my to-do list gets lip service at best, because my mind is really dealing with something else. Unless I deal with that (even to defer it, in writing) it will keep bugging me.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:27:32 +0000

Like you, I’ve tried many techniques and devices: Day Timer, calendar, alarms on cell phone, computer calendar, and a Palm device. I’ve never been able to keep them all coordinated. carrying an electronic device is usually inconvenient. My best method is simply remembering. It works as well as anything else and it’s more convenient.