I am definitely the person that organizes things with pencil and paper, but as I started through this process I thought about what some of my other options could be. A computer and cell phone first came to my mind but I soon realized that neither would work for me for various reasons. I like to make lists of things that I need and want to get done but I need to change how that would look because it doesn’t work very well.
I really like the idea of prioritizing what has to get done that way I don’t feel like my list never gets done. In changing the way I made my lists I got the tasks done that were most important for now and it gave me a sense of accomplishment and pride. I really got something done!! As I was getting things done I almost felt, invigorated, because there was a method to the madness, and I was actually going to get something done and be able to see it. I also implemented an inbox for all notes, money, ect. that the students turn in everyday. I have been going through that inbox daily, after attendance and making a decision, in less than 2 minutes. Giving myself a time limit to decide what, if anything, I am going to do with the task has really helped me to do things that normally I would have put off.
I think that this process will help me over time to be better organized and get thing done in a more timely fashion. But with anything new it takes time to get adjusted and feel comfortable with something I am always open to trying new things and implementing them when they are useful. I would like to try and use this system in hopes that I can perfect it for me!
