2006-12-07 02:23:40 · 14 answers · asked by a-m 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Keep a day-planner that can be carried with you, use the calendar feature on your computer, yahoo account, and cell phone and set the phone to remind you 1 hour beforehand for appointments. Never cram papers into a backpack, put them in a folder. Make a schedule with periodic deadlines for tasks. For example, if you have a paper due in four weeks, plan to have all research done in 1-2 weeks, have a rough draft finished at the end of that time, have someone read it, write a new one, have a final draft ready one week prior to due date and take it to the professor for any last minute questions and have it finished two days before the due date so that no midnight-before-it-is-due mishaps occur.(My papers always had a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and final draft) Basically the best idea is to set many, many small goals on the way to a larger goal, so that the large goal doesn't sudddenly smack you in the face!
1. Calendars
2. Alarms
3. Neatness
4. Small Goals
Hope this helps and good luck getting organized!
2006-12-07 02:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by lvminole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super means just about all aspects, so I will try to list what I am shooting for--the secret is if you are a perfectionist, be careful you do not frustrate your self and become a efficiency freak.
1--ORGANIZE YOUR MIND!
--Think purpose , rather than a super plan, that will never be obtained. With purpose(getting to work on time; being prepared for meeting, and being confident in your participation etc-- you have reasonable goals.
--------Then form a flexible plan, that you can work with, without getting frustrated--frustration will be one of your barometers.
2. Physically organize--obtaining material you need. Also make your work space pleasant.(Pic, music etc.)
---a. File cabinets, labels for shelves, lighting etc. *
3. Look and see the improvements you have made. If you have made reasonable effort and do not feel you have done anything then your creating a organization monster--yourself!
2006-12-07 11:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by THA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Designate a place for your stuff. Buy a book shelve and put some basket on it and use it to storage your magazines, mail in, keys, games, control remote, books, etc. etc. Also, very inexpensive plastic boxes can help organizing your desk. Make an effort to storage your stuff in the designated place.
More important, is it not healthy to be extremely organized. Some room for improvisation and surprises is good and exciting!
2006-12-07 10:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Victoria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep things very simple. You're much more likely to keep yourself organized if there isn't tons around. Go through all of your possessions and get rid of anything you don't actively use--clothes, paperwork, everything. After that, spend a few minutes every day reorganizing. Once you're there, you only need to do a few minutes here and there to keep it going.
I also keep lists of things I need to get done, and cross it off as I complete it. This keeps my head screwed on right, and moving in the right direction.
2006-12-07 10:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is hard for the people who are scattered brained and i get that way a lot!
not sure if your a women or not! but this site helped and somehow i scored a free e-book by lieing my but off!
the70daychallenge.com or something close to it! I haven not issues on sending you the LARGE pdf file with password so you can get it too! i'm still on like day 5or 7 but it's been busy for me! the good thing this book says to go at your pace!
but I have been using googles calendar for most things in my life!
other then that it's mainly self disipline!
good luck
2006-12-07 10:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pick something up, put it back. Organize in a manner that suits your personality and the activities of your life. Good luck.
2006-12-07 10:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have something to do, take time and plan what you have to do or maybe right out a list of what you have to do and tick it off as you do it. Always plan something well in advance, don't leave it to the last minute.
2006-12-07 11:20:57 · answer #7 · answered by Drop a heart, break a name 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to Martha Stewart... just don't ask for financial advice...
start by having a list of what to do... I use my PDA.
Keep the 'dead stuff' sorted out... sort frequently and PITCH it if you don't need it anymore...
Use clear plastic boxes, labelled, for storing stuff... (Seriously, Martha did have some good ideas...her head just got too big to stand)
2006-12-07 10:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by boots&hank 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a Personal Assistant.
2006-12-07 10:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs Fun Stuff 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
call on the angels ruling virgo and capricorn. discuss your requirements with them. rest assured your needs will be met. for some support in this endeavor see the book: *angels--companions in magick* by silver raven-wolf. enjoy the success of your experiment in "magick" ;-)
2006-12-07 13:45:41 · answer #10 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋