In my experience I find a few things very helpful.
1. Write yourself a lot of notes! Put all your notes into one notebook or
on index cards in a card file box. Then do one task at a time, crossing it
off or making a notation next to it when complete. It is also helpful to
date everything. Doing it on paper also helps if you have a computer
failure. (Always use the writing Ws to help you out: Who, What, When,
Where, Why, and How)
2. I keep all my email needing response in my inbox. Messages that I
think might be interesting later are saved to a floppy disk and removed
from my focus.
3. Most important of all for extremely overworked folks. Learn to say NO,
control your obsession, or at least delay. Don't be afraid to tell someone
that you are a bit backlogged and you will get the information to them as
soon as possible. Send a quick note to people on your to-do list
occasionally and let them know you haven't forgotten them, and will be in
touch as soon as possible. Most people are busy and understand.
Eventually you will find a style that best suits YOU. Keep experimenting,
and once you find it be sure to stick to it faithfully.
Good Luck,
Lisa
At 11:25 AM 11/30/98 -0800, you wrote:
Connie Faulk wrote:
>
> I look to my list cousins for guidance. Since joining several lists, I
have
> accumulated so much information that I am getting boggled. I
know I have
> promised cousins I would send them information, only to forget who I
> promised. Please, how do you all organize your work? I have microsoft
> outlook for mail, and I have put family folders, but I still cannot seem to
> get it all together! Help!!
> Connie
Connie Know exactly what you mean. When you find out the secret let me
know. Good luck. :-) Joan