Comments on: I have so much to do… http://sparkyfirepants.com/bloggitywordypants/i-have-so-much-to-do/ Fresh & bright design for licensing Sat, 05 May 2012 02:39:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chad Behnke http://sparkyfirepants.com/bloggitywordypants/i-have-so-much-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-963 Chad Behnke Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:05:49 +0000 http://sparkyfirepants.com/blog/?p=353#comment-963 This works fantastically well for me, especially with web tasks. Also, I've noticed, that it not only helps me by creating a non-scary entry point into a job, it also helps me be more thorough (I'm less likely to forget little stuff if I make them a task).<br><br>I'm still not great at it, I think there's a lot more breaking down I could do and it does help, but it's been pretty helpful so far. This works fantastically well for me, especially with web tasks. Also, I've noticed, that it not only helps me by creating a non-scary entry point into a job, it also helps me be more thorough (I'm less likely to forget little stuff if I make them a task).

I'm still not great at it, I think there's a lot more breaking down I could do and it does help, but it's been pretty helpful so far.

]]> By: Chad Behnke http://sparkyfirepants.com/bloggitywordypants/i-have-so-much-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-962 Chad Behnke Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:58:31 +0000 http://sparkyfirepants.com/blog/?p=353#comment-962 This works fantastically well for me, especially with web tasks. Also, I've noticed, that it not only helps me by creating a non-scary entry point into a job, it also helps me be more thorough (I'm less likely to forget little stuff if I make them a task). I'm still not great at it, I think there's a lot more breaking down I could do and it does help, but it's been pretty helpful so far. This works fantastically well for me, especially with web tasks. Also, I’ve noticed, that it not only helps me by creating a non-scary entry point into a job, it also helps me be more thorough (I’m less likely to forget little stuff if I make them a task).

I’m still not great at it, I think there’s a lot more breaking down I could do and it does help, but it’s been pretty helpful so far.

]]> By: Robyn McIntyre http://sparkyfirepants.com/bloggitywordypants/i-have-so-much-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-961 Robyn McIntyre Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:15:44 +0000 http://sparkyfirepants.com/blog/?p=353#comment-961 Tara - that is such a cute idea, and really good for people who have a hard time giving themselves permission to take a break! I'm actually pretty good about breaks - maybe TOO good - but I really enjoy working and sometimes enjoy it so much I forget to eat. I guess time management is all about balance (like everything else). David - I like the idea of telling yourself to put a pencil and paper by the bed. Maybe drilling down to the most simple of task assignments is really what's needed. I know I often need reminding about really simple stuff (see eating, above). I will give it a try. Off to put "mail the letters" on my calendar. Tara – that is such a cute idea, and really good for people who have a hard time giving themselves permission to take a break! I’m actually pretty good about breaks – maybe TOO good – but I really enjoy working and sometimes enjoy it so much I forget to eat. I guess time management is all about balance (like everything else).

David – I like the idea of telling yourself to put a pencil and paper by the bed. Maybe drilling down to the most simple of task assignments is really what’s needed. I know I often need reminding about really simple stuff (see eating, above). I will give it a try. Off to put “mail the letters” on my calendar.

]]> By: Tara Reed http://sparkyfirepants.com/bloggitywordypants/i-have-so-much-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Tara Reed Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:05:11 +0000 http://sparkyfirepants.com/blog/?p=353#comment-960 Hey -- you were talking about me even when you weren't talking about me! Time management is key... and if you are like me and sometimes feel guilty stopping when you have a "to do" list longer than your arm, I highly recommend having someone you call for "permission" to take a break. Seriously! I will call my sister or my boyfriend and ask for "permission" to read a book, chill or watch tv. I feel so much better when they say yes, then I actually do it. Figure out what works and keep as much balance as you can. But if the work is making you smile, I say "roll with it!" Tara :) Hey — you were talking about me even when you weren’t talking about me! Time management is key… and if you are like me and sometimes feel guilty stopping when you have a “to do” list longer than your arm, I highly recommend having someone you call for “permission” to take a break. Seriously!

I will call my sister or my boyfriend and ask for “permission” to read a book, chill or watch tv. I feel so much better when they say yes, then I actually do it. Figure out what works and keep as much balance as you can. But if the work is making you smile, I say “roll with it!”

Tara :)

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