Comments on: Don't be fooled by the calendar http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/ Adventure is the spice of life! Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:17:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Deanna Keaheyhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-13347 Deanna Keahey Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:40:25 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-13347 Hi Rosalyn - It's true that we always have control over our thoughts about events or circumstances, even when we can't control the events or circumstances themselves. There's a natural pull between ambition and acceptance. Ambition makes us set great plans, and gives us drive to do things. Acceptance can make us happier where we are, whatever our circumstances. How to balance the two? Hi Rosalyn - It's true that we always have control over our thoughts about events or circumstances, even when we can't control the events or circumstances themselves. There's a natural pull between ambition and acceptance. Ambition makes us set great plans, and gives us drive to do things. Acceptance can make us happier where we are, whatever our circumstances. How to balance the two?

]]> By: Rosalynhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-13322 Rosalyn Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:41:05 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-13322 Hi Deanna! I stumbled on this post and seems timely as the New Year starts. I know how it can frustrating to have so many plans and its stays that way - plans. I have discovered that if I can't accomplish those things I planned, I can change how I feel about them. I find comfort in knowing that I tried my best and I cannot control every minute of my life. Hi Deanna! I stumbled on this post and seems timely as the New Year starts. I know how it can frustrating to have so many plans and its stays that way - plans. I have discovered that if I can't accomplish those things I planned, I can change how I feel about them. I find comfort in knowing that I tried my best and I cannot control every minute of my life.

]]> By: Deanna Keaheyhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5654 Deanna Keahey Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:07:35 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5654 Dan - Thanks for the suggestion - I'll take a look at it. I've been using Central Desktop, but (obviously) not as thoroughly as I need to! Dan - Thanks for the suggestion - I'll take a look at it. I've been using Central Desktop, but (obviously) not as thoroughly as I need to!

]]> By: Danhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5653 Dan Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:50:35 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5653 If you'd like a tool for managing your time and projects, you can use this application inspired by David Allen's GTD:<a href="http://www.Gtdagenda.com">http://www.Gtdagenda.com</a>You can use it to manage and prioritize your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar. A mobile version is available too. If you'd like a tool for managing your time and projects, you can use this application inspired by David Allen's GTD:

http://www.Gtdagenda.com

You can use it to manage and prioritize your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version is available too.

]]> By: Rodney@Blogging with WordPresshttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5636 Rodney@Blogging with WordPress Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:52:48 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5636 My philosophy is similar to Stephen's: I prioritise my list and (in theory anyway) only work on the highest priority stuff. The rest sits there until it becomes the highest priority.

I've found that having a system like this definitely helps with the feeling of being overwhelmed by all the stuff you have to do. Sure, the list never gets any shorter - in fact I tend to write down stuff that I may never get to, but capturing the thought releases me to better focus on whatever else I'm doing - but I feel more in control of it.

Rodney@Blogging with WordPress’s last blog post.. WordPress.com statistics plugin

]]> By: Deanna Keaheyhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5633 Deanna Keahey Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:55:15 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5633 Thanks for the tip Stephen! I'll definitely check out ZTD. A little simplification sounds like a good thing. :-) Thanks for the tip Stephen! I'll definitely check out ZTD. A little simplification sounds like a good thing. :-)

]]> By: Stephen Nolenhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5632 Stephen Nolen Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:35:52 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5632 One thing I forgot to mention is if GTD is too overwhelming, Lou Babauta's "Zen to Done" or ZTD might be helpful if you haven't seen it already. Based on GTD but put together as 'habits' like Covey they outline GTD but with a slant towards simplifying.

I don't go so far as to remove things from my list as suggested but simply hide them as someday/maybe future items. You wouldn't want to lose all those great ideas you've had!

Take Care
-Stephen

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]]> By: Pat Wellshttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5630 Pat Wells Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:25:57 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5630 Life is always about prioritizing, isn't it. This time of year that seems to be particularly important. I have many ideas that never get looked at again, much less implemented because I fail to prioritize. Good reminder! Life is always about prioritizing, isn't it. This time of year that seems to be particularly important. I have many ideas that never get looked at again, much less implemented because I fail to prioritize. Good reminder!

]]> By: Deanna Keaheyhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5628 Deanna Keahey Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:54:39 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5628 Stephen - I love your phrase "list of doom"! That's perfect! Or rather, it's not a perfect situation, but it's a perfect description. :-)Thanks for the words of wisdom. I think you hit on something with the weekly review. I'm too lax on that part myself. I can suck up a full day on the weekly review, and still not get everything reviewed. So I don't do it weekly, and then it gets longer, and then I don't do it...I know a lot of people busier than I am manage to make this system work, so there must be a way! Stephen - I love your phrase "list of doom"! That's perfect! Or rather, it's not a perfect situation, but it's a perfect description. :-)

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I think you hit on something with the weekly review. I'm too lax on that part myself. I can suck up a full day on the weekly review, and still not get everything reviewed. So I don't do it weekly, and then it gets longer, and then I don't do it...

I know a lot of people busier than I am manage to make this system work, so there must be a way!

]]> By: Deanna Keaheyhttp://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/2008/12/11/dont-be-fooled-by-calendar/comment-page-1/#comment-5627 Deanna Keahey Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:49:21 +0000 http://www.adventurouswench.com/blog/?p=295#comment-5627 Eric - You're right that time management can actually add its own layer of time burdens. That's what I feel when I look at my in box - just the time to process the tasks is a lot, and that doesn't actually get them done -- it just gets them onto the list! Eric - You're right that time management can actually add its own layer of time burdens. That's what I feel when I look at my in box - just the time to process the tasks is a lot, and that doesn't actually get them done -- it just gets them onto the list!

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