The psychologists call it “structured procrastination” I think.

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The clean desk thing is something I’m struggling with. Is there a book I can buy?

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Here’s a few things I use/do to stay organized. Basically, I just do what my iPhone tells me, it’s like my personal assistant.

1.) I use Google Calendar, I then set up SMS text message reminders for anything that isn’t my daily routine, such as a massage, doctor appt., meetings, conference calls, etc. I set one for 5min. to 1 hour before and 1 day before usually, sometimes if it’s a long way out, I’ll also set a reminder for a week before, that way it’s in my head. These text messages have become invaluable.

2.) I use Remember the Milk for well, remembering to get my milk out of my milk box. LOL I use it for anything that is recurring such as replacing my furnace filter, taking out the trash Sunday night, etc. I have the iPhone app version. I don’t use it for much else, just the recurring reminders that aren’t really “events” that I’m putting on Google Calendar.

3.) I have a todo list software, I use two of them, one for anything I think I need to do, it’s called Swift Todo and I like it because I can add links, files, or detailed notes, it’s kind of my master todo list, then the other one is a light program that I use to organize my day, it’s called Codo. I ALWAYS have it open, and if I think of something I need to do I just type it into there and then organize it later.

4.) I use Jott for iphone. This allows me to record anything I need to remember, converts it to a text message, and sends it to my computer. Then I can add it to my todo list or calendar later. This is perfect for when I’m on the go or driving and need remember to do something important or have another one of my genius ideas.

5.) The last tip I have is I keep my desk area completely clean and try to focus on only one task at a time which is a challenge, but when I can do it I’m most productive I find.

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When you fall into that mindset, bad things happen!