I like Organization. Growing up, I was the kid with the messy room, the doodled notebook, the paper-filled locker, and the wrinkly clothes. No where did I have any context of organization in my life. I had hints of it when applying to colleges, a little more when I was actually in college (especially when applying for internships and jobs) and really fell into a great organized lifestyle in my post-college years. Nowadays I keep my finances in order with a nice Google Doc, and on the job I am in love with To Do lists and Excel. It's actually a rather unhealthy relationship with Excel.
As we continue the Top 5 Week, I shall list my Top 5 methods for organization. Feel free to list your thoughts in the comment section, or just use the space to make fun of me with a witty joke. But it better be witty, or so help me...Top 5 Methods for Organization
- Excel -- love it or hate it, you know it's great. And if you're like me, you haven't even scratched the surface of what it is capable of doing.
- To Do List -- I recommend a legal pad. The larger format and flip-over pages allows for not only enough space to chronicle notes for each item, but a history of your past days as well (great for when it's time to enter time sheets). And who doesn't love crossing off tasks with a big red pen?
Post-It Notes -- You laugh and scoff, and call it a mess, but you know what? It's my mess and there's a method to the madness. Post-it notes are the best for taking quick notes and organizing them later. Especially when your thoughts are in sequential order to start.- Manila Folders -- Yes, there are still those of us who print out papers. It's not often at my interactive shop that we print out items, but when you do, having a folder (typically per Client) is the best way to go.
- Binders -- I once quipped that I had a Minor from Penn State in Binder making. I gave my old boss so much crap for all the Binders I had to make (sorry Dina). But, it wasn't long before I found the value in perfectly organized three-ring slice of heaven.
how is your blackberry not in the top 5?! Good God man get with the program
ReplyDeleteAhhh, you're right. But I am still getting used to--not relying so much on it for organization as much as just checking emails. But good call!
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