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It’s About Time Ruth Wong |
Weed out procrastination
at its roots
We all have things we know we should be doing but aren't. It can be as simple as wondering why we don't exercise or don't get to places on time.
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Need help? Ruth Wong will be teaching three classes at the University of Hawaii: » How to Manage Time and Get Things Done (PO7113), Oct. 30 » Overcoming Roadblocks to Getting Things Done (PO7114), Nov. 6 » Organize Your Workspace for Greater Productivity (PO7115), Nov. 13 All classes are on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost per class is $45; register for all three (PO7116) for $120. Call 956-8400 to register.
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Why don't I ...
» Exercise regularly?Take a few minutes to make your own list of things you wish you were doing.» Get to sleep earlier?
» Pay bills on time?
» Save money regularly?
» File papers away?
» Put things away?
» Arrive on time?
» Meet deadlines?
» Spend less money?
» Clean house regularly?
» Fold laundry promptly?
» Make the bed after getting up?
» Hang up my clothes?
» Write that letter?
» Try new recipes?
» Finish reading that book?
Then think of reasons (reasons, not excuses) why you aren't doing them.
For example, for "Why don't I file papers away?" some reasons might include not knowing where to file, having disorganized files, the file drawer being crammed too full, or not liking filing.
The reasons you identify will give you ideas to remedy the situation.
In the filing example above, might some remedies lead you to alphabetize your files? Create better file headings? Make better labels?
Use color-coded labels? Purge the files to create more space? From your list of remedies, pick one and get started.
You can do this simple exercise on a page on which you make three columns. Label the first column "Why don't I?"; the second, "Reasons"; and the third, "Steps to take."
One by one, you can turn each "Why don't I?" into "I am doing!" It will be a good feeling to conquer those areas one by one!
See you in three weeks!