Thanks, Bela.
I also use a similar system. I try to get things like accreditation reports done early as well to avoid the last minute stress.
I use a paper planner at this point, but am considering electronic means. The paper planner does a good job and I am pretty efficient. However, I guess I am a bit envious with the capabilities of the electronic ones, be it phones, etc. I will probably break down and do it soon. However, I am nonetheless a meticulous documenter and am pretty good overall in managing time.
I keep an outlook calendar as well as hardcopy calendar in which I add my tasks for the day. It works as I have been able to turn in my projects as submitting the SER and ready everything ready for Accreditation on time and even before the deadline
Thanks, Marilyn.
I hope this system works well for you.
It is somethimes touch to remember to go back and enter things in the computer, but it is very important that they established systems be followed so that everyone has access to the information they need to serve students well.
I keep a notebook @ my desk with a list of what has to be done and when are the dead lines. I also keep notes as to what I need to put in computer, if I see one student after another,at the end of the day I won't forget notes on anyone.
I have the same issue with the reminders. I sometimes dismiss them even when I haven't completed because of the back-up. I do like to use Outlook for my high priority items so I have reminders well in advance.
Unfortunately, the top priority items are usually emergent with a due date within the week. When we are not running short staffed and I have more time to focus strictly on my items, I will prioritize based on the main functions of my position and overall due date.
I keep my "To Do List" in an app downloaded on my phone that also syncs with Microsoft Outlook. It allows me to 'color code' each task and assign a priority to each. This assists me in keeping track of what needs to be done and keeping on task. I prioritize according to several factors.
Those activities that are important AND urgent and will impact me greatly if I don't accomplish them right way.
Those activities that are important to be done, but not urgent. I have time to accomplish them before they have a great impact on my life.
Those activities that may be nice to do sometime, but if I don't do them, I wouldn't be terribly disappointed.
Thanks, Kasey!
What are one or two things you consider when deciding which tasks will be the top priority and which will fall to the bottom of your "to-do" list?
I am a big fan of the "To Do" list. I make a list of daily activities in my calendar and then a running list of my lower priority activities. I like the satisfaction I get from being able to cross off a completed task.
I decide which is high priority my using a daily log which items are prioritized first then second as so on through out the day. If I don't get finish I've learn to leave a cushion for these items and for the unexpected items on a daily bases.
Thaks, Neal. Tools like Outlook help us to stay organized, but they do not set priorities for us. How do you decide something is a "high" or "low" priority?
Tiana,
Thank you for this post. I hope this system continues to work for you.
I also keep a list of "Things-To-Do" on a note pad above my desk. I usually write down tasks that need to be completed in highest priority first with non-priority items next. Then, as a task is completed, I'll place a line through it to remind me that it's done. Not all the time though will a task become completed in the order I originally wrote it. Yet, for the most part I'm satisfied because I feel like I am accomplishing those goals.
Then, whatever is not completed, I will compose a new list for the next day.
I Prioritized my goals and task by using Microsoft Outlook for my daily and weekly tasks. Sometimes on my daily task I will use a pocket daily calender. My phone is tied in to my outlook as well.
Thank you, William.
How do define a "realistic goal?"
I also, identify what tasks or objectives that has to be met and I set realistic goals to try to accomplish them. I use my daily planner to help this process.
Whatever it is I think you want to do,I write it down, cut out pictures and put it on a board, or put it to a catchy tune. I then go back and prioritize my list to the top ten things I want to accomplish in 2012 or beyond
Whatever it is I think I want to do, I write it down, cut out pictures and put it on a board, or put it to a catchy tune. I then go back and prioritize my list to the top ten things you want to accomplish in 2012 or beyond.
Thanks, Jill. It sounds like you have a well thought out plan anre are working it. I think this post may be helpful to others.
