Comments on: Everyday Organizing Genius: Anne Forbes

By: Anne Forbes

Anne Forbes — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:33:06 +0000

Sharon, how’s it going? I’m back in my office between two trips, so thanks to Jen for offering some ideas. You could also consider doing a to-do wheel for something that feels more like fun than work – garden, home decoration, photo documentation, cooking/nutrition, exercise (not the punishment kind), etc.
Best, Anne

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:10:26 +0000

Great stuff, all!

Sharon – I think your first step would depend on what system you currently use to organize your to-dos. Consider also that if it seems overwhelming, it might be too big a chunk to bite at once. Maybe you could try using a wheel for one small project that has an open deadline. That reduces the pressure and helps you discover whether you even *like* using the new system without having to take the whole plunge at once. Thanks for asking!

By: sharon Roemmel

sharon Roemmel — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:40:56 +0000

What a great concept. It seems a little overwhelming to make the shift. What would you suggest as a first step?

By: Anne Forbes

Anne Forbes — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:24:31 +0000

Kelly, I love the thought of someone having a crush on a Wheel! Yes, please report back in!
FYI, I’ve been enjoying the act of tossing the sticky notes in to the trash when the task is done. It feels sooo good. However, I may start placing them on pages a spiral notebook (out of sight) so that I have the option of exploring them later.

By: Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:06:43 +0000

I have a wheel crush! Have tried the wheel concept before, with little bubbles around the edges that I filled in with time, like yours. But what was missing was THIS: A giant wheel! Post-its in the middle so it empties, too! I love this! Going to set up a giant butcher-paper-wheel in my new office and report back. .-= Kelly Parkinson´s last blog ..A bribe you can believe in =-.

By: Jim Lorman

Jim Lorman — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:09:31 +0000

I like the idea of having the priority of a task shown visually by its distance from the center. I also like the idea of changing the image in the center in response to overall state of mind, spirit, or whatever.