Zen and Organizing
The research is in…
best way to get what you want done is focusing in on one thing at a time. It may sound like a crazy suggestion if you have 50 things on your to-do list or task list but you really can only do one thing a time. That is, if you want to avoid crashing into the car in front of you.
Isn't this fun when you focus? Image via Wikipedia
The professional organizer in me says, “make a list of 5 things you have to do today and focus on each one until they are done.” The human being in me knows this is often not going to happen. In light of this reality – whatever you are doing – attempt to give it your full attention as an experiment.
Just for a day.
See for yourself if this works better for you, if you are less stressed, if you are excited about what you are doing. It is the zen thing – the example being that even brushing your teeth is a fulfilling activity if you do it right, that is, with attention. I’ll go into this more tomorrow but the best case scenario is to have no tasks – that is – you love what you are doing so much you have a “get to do” list. Ohm.
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Tags: commitment, focus, lists, organizing, overwhelm, time-management, to-do lists
