Reference Lists--They're Great!

Do you have a mental list of things you want to do, start, finish or just keep track of?  Sometimes these things don't always fit the criteria for being included in your everyday To Do List, so they kind of float around hoping you'll remember them at the time that you actually need them.  Yeah, right. 

Suggestion:  create a Reference List folder on your computer.  Possible categories to include there are:  Favorite Restaurants or Restaurants to Try (for those times you want to go out but can't think of anywhere to go!), Websites to Check Out, Books to Read, Gift Ideas for Others, Gift Ideas for Me (when others ask what you want for your birthday, now you can check your list!), Birthdays, Personal Goals and Dreams, Places to Travel...this list of lists can go on and on.  Clear your mind by doing this, and have fun!

  

Are You Visual? Try This Calendar...

I recently purchased one of these large calendars and I love it!  Many people have it on their desktop, which is a fine way to use it, but I hung mine on the wall right next to my desk and chair.  I use my iPhone calendar for when I'm out and about, and to keep track of personal and business obligations, and this has been very effective for me.  I love the large wall calendar since I can see the whole month at once--I didn't realize how valuable that would be until I actually experienced the convenience!  If you don't have one and you find yourself struggling to keep up with and remember appointments, or if you are a visual person and would like to see what your whole month ahead looks like in order to more effectively plan, I say go get one now!  Bonus: since it's already March, they're on sale!

Time Management Quick Tip

Hearing the phrase "time management" should not make you groan or cringe...it's something we could all improve upon in our daily lives. Spending our time wisely and thoughtfully will only help us reach our goals in life faster. So, yay for time management!

Tip #1: Write down goals for each area of your life. Be specific! Start with annual goals, then break those down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. Prioritize your daily goals so you'll be focused on what has to get done. Look at your goals every day so you'll stay focused on what you want to accomplish.