I am so not there right now and I need to be! Any advice suggetions or ideas. My bad habbit is mutlitasking and I know for me that takes away from me paying attention to details. Is it me or does anyone else have this issue?
I am starting to write everything down as far as paying bills so I will not forgetto pay them and if I do not write it down on my calendar it will not get paid! seriously I need to do better. I not speaking of around the home front I am speaking of being detailed on the job as well, I would like to change careers and I know I will have to delete this issue.
I have always been a multitasker, but since having kids I am not able to pull it off very well...so many distractions. I'm hoping it gets better and not worse, yikes NO room for worse :)
I recently heard an article on the radio that basically stated that research showed that multi-tasking actually detracts from doing any of those jobs well. In other words, it's not such a good thing.
My husband is an engineer...uber organized...I'm not so much...but he has simply realized that he cannot possibly remember everything so he must write everything down on a calendar. If it's not there, it doesn't exist. He simply has too many things to do to try a remember everything. So writing EVERYTHING down on a calendar is not a bad thing. Make your list of things you need to do that day and then cross them off one by one, starting with the most important things first. Be patient with yourself because it can take over a month or so of consistent activity to develop a new habit. I DO NOT do these things and I frequently forget...or never get them done. Just think of it as being especially careful with your time. It's a good thing. Good luck! D.
I used to be very organized for work and home B.K. (before kids).lol
I carried around an organizer and had my calendar at work.
That was it. I was on top of everything: meetings, employee counseling,
birthdays for friends and family, gift buying, early Xmas shopping....
you name it.
But now? After kids. Yikes.
My attention span is short, distracted and my time is jumbled as my
toddler just pulled my hands from typing. :) lol.
Ok time to pay attention to the little guy!!! :)
Um, I think you're multitasking a little too much just while writing this question! What do you mean 'I know I will have to delete this issue'? You might have undiagnosed ADD - do a little reading on that, and see if you have any 'AHA' moments. A few good strategies for calming down your overactive mind and focusing on one or two tasks at a time can work wonders. Keep at it, and give yourself acceptance and respect, and you will find ways to improve this!
I used to be very focused, creative and detail-oriented before son (otherwise know as BS - haha). AS (after son), I was detailed-oriented but forgetful at times (lack of sleep mainly), however, I did learn how to multi-task like nobody's business - the upside of motherhood.
Lists are good to stay on target....summer camp schedule or school schedule gets posted as soon as we have it, with items circled that require more thinking than making lunches each day - though I've been know to forget that as well! A calendar on the door to the garage has the events as backup. I have one spot for paying bills and I schedule time to sit down a few times a month. Really, the auto-payments would help me even more.
That said, I also try VERY hard to make sure I have some time to myself, usually the morning shower and makeup time, when I can think about what needs doing and make lists if necessary (many a grocery list has been made while brushing my teeth).
At work, I spend a few moments at the beginning of the day looking at my schedule and making my to-do list. I read my email and add to the list. Then I add them to my schedule so I don't forget. A few minutes makes a world of difference in keeping on track.
I think the biggest thing is getting those times when you are not being bombarded by input and have a chance to relax enough to think rationally. None of us should have to be in "input" mode 24/7....it leaves no room for useful output/production.
I multitask and that doesn't mean details aren't important. Each execution of tasks are planned out so that no time is wasted. This follows this to this point then that, then back to this, then something else.
Why don't you give yourself a break and create a budget and put all your bills on autopay.
Have you tried looking into the FlyLady system? www.flylady.net
It is a free service where you subscribe to emails, online suggestions, etc. She and her crew teach us (many of the members are easily distracted) how to focus 15 minutes at a time. How to really build daily routines so we CAN focus on the details and not get distracted by our daily clutter (physical, mental, emotional, and scheduled clutter).
The system even works in the work place and has helped many flybabies focus to write novels, complete college degrees, record music albums, successfully change careers, etc.
Good luck with your career change!
C..
