I come from a long line of paper collectors. Generations, really. A few years back when Hey Mom* passed over, she also passed on - piles and piles of papers. While it was interesting to learn that she kept copies of her written letters, had a fascination with holistic health (I had no idea), and collected old newspapers on the topic of Ebonics (I know, random), it was time to let it all go.
Fast forward to today. Here I sit with my own notorious pile. The contents change over the years, but the pile itself must remain. It's like a security blanket. It's the one last excuse I have for why I'm not as efficient, organized, or available for an opportunity. Nope, before I move forward, I must first attend to my pile. Ah, what a metaphor!
Coaching tip:Not everything needs to be processed (emotionally, mentally, physically). You can just let it go.
For the sake of this post though, say you do want go through your pile. Where to start? I recently had a chat with fellow coach, George Kao and he offered some workable suggestions to begin organizing it all.
- Get it in one place.
- Prioritize it.
- Schedule it.
This comes from the Getting Things Done framework. It is also known as "Action management." David Allen, author and creator of GTD, found that our brains are best used for innovation and creativity. When it comes to remembering, planning, and organizing we need the help of extra tools. Having a chat with George, who specializes in this area, was a great reminder of the importance of having systems in place so you can better manage what's on your plate.
If you want to add a little productivity, organization, and time managment to your life, call up George. For readers of my blog, he's offering a free 30-minute session. And trust me, you can get a lot accomplished in that amount of time. Of course, if you're looking for health and intuition, I'm your gal. You know where to find me. ★
* Hey Mom was my grandma. When I was a kid, I heard my mom say to her mom "Hey, Mom" so I thought it was her name. I never once called her grandma, always Hey Mom. Imagine me, her, & my mom in the same room at the same time, there was a lot of "Hey, Mom" going on. RIP.
** This is the fourth post in a series of new "themed" posts. To learn more about the themes and what inspired them, go here. **
I come from a long line of paper collectors. Generations, really. A few years back when Hey Mom* passed over, she also passed on - piles and piles of papers. While it was interesting to learn that she kept copies of her written letters, had a fascination with holistic health (I had no idea), and collected old newspapers on the topic of Ebonics (I know, random), it was time to let it all go.
Fast forward to today. Here I sit with my own notorious pile. The contents change over the years, but the pile itself must remain. It's like a security blanket. It's the one last excuse I have for why I'm not as efficient, organized, or available for an opportunity. Nope, before I move forward, I must first attend to my pile. Ah, what a metaphor!
Coaching tip:Not everything needs to be processed (emotionally, mentally, physically). You can just let it go.
For the sake of this post though, say you do want go through your pile. Where to start? I recently had a chat with fellow coach, George Kao and he offered some workable suggestions to begin organizing it all.
This comes from the Getting Things Done framework. It is also known as "Action management." David Allen, author and creator of GTD, found that our brains are best used for innovation and creativity. When it comes to remembering, planning, and organizing we need the help of extra tools. Having a chat with George, who specializes in this area, was a great reminder of the importance of having systems in place so you can better manage what's on your plate.
If you want to add a little productivity, organization, and time managment to your life, call up George. For readers of my blog, he's offering a free 30-minute session. And trust me, you can get a lot accomplished in that amount of time. Of course, if you're looking for health and intuition, I'm your gal. You know where to find me. ★
* Hey Mom was my grandma. When I was a kid, I heard my mom say to her mom "Hey, Mom" so I thought it was her name. I never once called her grandma, always Hey Mom. Imagine me, her, & my mom in the same room at the same time, there was a lot of "Hey, Mom" going on. RIP.
** This is the fourth post in a series of new "themed" posts. To learn more about the themes and what inspired them, go here. **