I thought I had come up with a way to choose what to do next without having to think about all those chores waiting for me to begin. Confession: Writing this post was on the list of things to do. That I am keyboarding this right now means that my method for eliminating priority conflicts can work. I repeat--can work. Just not necessarily quickly and efficiently. Perhaps the method will work more swiftly for you--or not. Destiny, hm, fate, hm, no--life is fickle and can get in the way of careful planning.
- How to Choose What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Next
- Take slips of index card
- Write one task/chore on each slip
- Fold slips where it is impossible to read the slip
- Place folded slips into a baggie and shake well
- Draw out one slip and read your assignment. . .if you choose to accept this assignment. . .(if you don't like that task, refold, replace slip in bag and redraw)
- Complete that job before you even think about taking another slip out of the baggie
So where did I go wrong? It's like this, ya see. . .
I thought I'd give myself a break and put in one slip that said, "Do nothing. . ." After all, I would need a break sometime. . .
What was written on the first slip I pulled out of my collection of work to be done items? Guess.
