ORGANIZE YOUR TIMEthink it through might cause problems later
down the line.
Whenever you schedule “thinking” time, be
aware that you might require more fl exibility in
your schedule than is otherwise needed. When
your brain says, “That’s enough thinking for one
day, let’s switch to a less intense activity,” do it.
This may be the time to sort papers, do some fi l-
ing, or clean out your e-mail.
Sometimes you may devote your thinking
time to large questions and issues, but every
day you should also set aside time to think
about the next day’s activities and demands on
your time. This will ensure that you are better
A small task, such as filling the car
with gas or picking up dry cleaning,
may seem like a low priority in and of
itself. But if you need to accomplish it
before you can complete a high-priority
task, such as going on a job interview,
that may change the urgency regarding
the first task. You can jot down your
lists on a piece of paper or type them
into an electronic document—but
always keep the daily, scheduled to-do
list handy.
SOURCE:Getting Organizedby Stephanie Winston
(Warner Books, 2006).THE BOTTOM LINE