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Mostly we believe that we are gifted with good memory. At least, no one else admits he is dull. Therefore, we strongly hold the faith that we can remember almost everything and do not need to list things we are supposed to do. The fact is memory declines as aging. As a matter of fact, we just cannot clearly recall what exactly we have done before (particular something happened in a very long time ago), only the vague outline of the experience that we can mainly recount.
It is very easily to be distracted by many things from work and life. After going back home, it is normal to find there is still no clue about what exactly has been done in daytime. If there is no particular plan, it would be easy to squander away time without a sense of awareness. Every day there are so many things to deal with. How to balance between those trifles and assignments is a problem confused me very much. Now I definitely understand the importance of writing down what I should do. Because it makes me efficient to do things so long as I follow the list one step at a time. A specific and ordered schedule undoubtedly saves quite a bit time and improves efficiency.
Much of the time is wasted on the meaningless scheming. The best way is to set up the goal and then have them listed on the plan. Since most of us are average in wisdom, the record of daily check effectively favors self-management.
A goal does not mean to be ambitious. Thinking too much is not workable if there is no pragmatic action. Patiently spend some time to make that list and do it according to the plan. Self-discipline and high strong will are surely required. That is the best time to test if it is qualified to change the routine as small accumulation of steps always becomes enormous giant. Before that, do not dwarf the plan by making no list.
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- Reply sunnyv
- I can't imagine how to manage our daily tasks without a work list. I have been using work lists for many years. All those unfinished work are neatly displayed in front of me allowing me to handle those work one by one. There are separate list for personal and office work.
One look at the lists, you will know how much work you have to do and you would not forget anything. You would also know how much time you need and how much time wasted. There is also a reminder which will remind me, for example, today 3 pm I have to call someone and when 3 pm comes, it will remind me. These things are simple and you may already been using them, but it helps reduce the load on our brain, make us work more more relaxed and efficiently. The free software are Snippet 2(Work List) and Kana Reminder. Hand written lists are also fine if you don't want to use the computer.
Have you noticed that your work never seems to finish? There are so many things requiring our attention and our time are all taken by those everyday tasks. Why are there so many bits and pieces of work? Our lives are not simple like before. Technology is supposed to make our life easier but instead it is keeping us busier subconsciously. We are forced to read the news to know what is going on near and far. Work at the office never ends. There is always something in the family needing attention. I wonder if we really need to live so complicated.
Sometimes, I get confused too. Some years ago I wanted to be successful with lots of things to do. I got what I wanted and now feel I am overwhelmed with responsibilities. People are hard to satisfy indeed.
- Reply sweetolive
- You are on the way to be a successful person as you are doing the right thing, set up a goal, take action, and make a to do list on your daily life, so that you could make full use of the time doing your dreamed work rather than being distracted by unimportant things and there’s evidence as it shows you are a few man on DIO who keeps writing blogs for a long time. Well done.
- Reply teadrinking
- It does help us to be more efficient meanwhile it saves us much time so that we can do some other things. Since the fast pace of working style, sometimes we do need that way to manage time. Everyday there are lots of things we are to do deal with. Do not be overwhelmed. Squeeze some time out to relax for a while is also such a nice enjoyment.
sunnyv: I can't imagine how to manage our daily tasks without a work list. I have been using work lists for many years. All those unfinished work are neatly d ...
- Reply teadrinking
- Write something is part of my life. Not just English, but also Chinese, whenever I am free, I spare some time to write. Sometimes I have good stories, some other time, I might some tips on something which might help us. Or just write something I want as diary. This is the site where I find it good to write blogs. So I choose to stay here and take it as my blog sharing room.
sweetolive: You are on the way to be a successful person as you are doing the right thing, set up a goal, take action, and make a to do list on your daily life, ...
Thanks for your words. I am doing best to enrich my life. I also feel good to meet you here. Your experience surely gives us encouragement. I like reading your blogs.
- Reply sunnyv
- Thanks my friend. Your words are already enough for me to relax.
teadrinking: It does help us to be more efficient meanwhile it saves us much time so that we can do some other things. Since the fast pace of working style, someti ...
- Reply teadrinking
sunnyv: Thanks my friend. Your words are already enough for me to relax.
I appreciate my magic words put you in relaxation.
