OK...I've got 3 days off work this week and I really want to use the time wisely to change some things. Firstly, I desperately want to leave my job after being there for some time (it really gets me down!:) so need look for a new job,do some applications, I want clear out my place (&take things to charity shop)as it needs it, & there are other small things I need to do aswell as Christmas shopping. Does anyone have any tips to get going, stay motivated and organise their time? I have a problem in this area. Thanks lots and lots! xx
2007-11-25 20:30:44 · 9 answers · asked by Ellie E 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You should write a list of things you need to do, and then work out a schedule, and stick to it as best as you possibly can!
First thing in the morning, read paper for jobs while having breakfast, ring and/or write to any of interest. Mid morning, spend an hour sorting out things for the charity shop. Late morning, set off to local jobcentre and spend time looking for a job.
Break for lunch.
After lunch, head around the shops, with your ready written list of people you need to buy presents for, and what you are going to get each of them.
Buy the presents, cards, wrapping paper, sellotape, etc, and head home.
Spend time working out what other things you need to do over the next couple of days, while you put your shopping away, prepare your tea, and eat it.
After tea, write out your cards, wrap your presents, and put them away.
Finally, write more job application letters for any you took away from the jobcentre, and go put them in your nearest post box!
Last thing of the day, prepare your schedule for the next day, which will hopefully involve the other things you mentioned, more sorting, and taking the things to the charity shop, and some interviews!
You may even get the third day to rest!
I hope this helps!
Good luck on your job hunt!
You
2007-11-25 21:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Watsit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Flylady.com recommendation. Here are some tips I got from Elizabeth Hagen: Organize with Confidence and from Stephen Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, and Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog.
1) Make a list of everything that needs to be done. Then prioritize: A, B and C. A items are things that absolutely have to be done today, B needs to be done and C can wait.
2) Do the worst thing first ("If you have to eat a frog every morning, eat the ugliest frog first"). That way, you have a real sense of accomplishment.
3) If you need to clean, first go to each room and make a list of everything that needs to be done. For each room, put a star next to the one thing that will make the biggest difference if you do it. Then, take a look at each starred item, and pick one to start with, then do the rest of them.
Oh, and here's some tips from me: 1) You may not need to take things to the charity shop: call around, sometimes they drive through neighborhoods and will pick things up for you. 2) You may not need to shop for gifts in person: why not do it online. You avoid crowds, compare prices, and don't buy more than you can spend, because you have time to think about it. They'll even send everything for you. Good luck!
2007-11-26 04:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all about time management . If I were you , this is how I will tackle it :
1. Know what type of jobs you want to look for.
2. Start job hunting and prepare CV , get references etc.
3. Know what notice you need for your old job before commiting to the new one.
4. For house clearing , start removing things you don't need.
5. Separate them into piles of items .
6. Load your car if you were driving so you will only do one trip.
7. Finally , realise that you are doing it for yourself .
Forget about doing anything if you don't want to do it ,no one else can make you do it.
2007-11-26 04:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Brainteaser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a list of things and the day or time you want to do them. Then think of them as a priority that day like you have to get them done. That's what I do with working out and other things. Hope this helps!
2007-11-26 04:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That flylady thing looks good.
Have a look for 15 minutes and then switch off your computer.
I can procrastinate for days on end while my pc is on.
2007-11-26 04:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by dave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try thinking of how good it feels when all is done. I know it sounds obvious that you'll fell better after, but it always surprises me how good it feels. Its relief, w bliss and a bit of self pride and a confidence boost all in one.
2007-11-26 04:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For organisation, go find the Flylady site - amazing!!
2007-11-26 04:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you throw everything on the floor you'll always know where it is.
2007-11-26 04:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.flylady.net
2007-11-26 04:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by lilmissdisorganised 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋