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yes, that's exactly what I do. If I'm happy to keep going I just reset the timer. I often find after the first pomodoro, my mind settles down to getting the work done

Ruth

Welcome to the world of procrastination! I do a very similar thing with my lists if I'm avoiding something, and there can be a range of causes (and a number of different animals I might be...

I use the task list in my palm Tx, synchronised with Outlook on the desktop

Ruth

I have to have two systems. I rely heavily on e-mail between the two if something pops up or has to be done in the "other" environment. I also often ring home frm work and leave myself a message on...

I'd also ask yourself why you are so tired you need a rest between meetings. If you are fit and well you shouldn't need a physical rest, though you may want to give your brain a break for 5-10...

Not here! In my bit of the UK National Health Service we end up with far too many meetings, even if the problem could have been solved by e-mail

R.

In my last job I got fed up with my 4 drawers of "reference" material (accumulated over 20 years) and purged it over about 6 months. By the time I'd thrown away all the stuff that was no longer...

The time-based technique is very useful for us chronic procrastinators. The Pomodoro technique (which is a version of this) http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/ suggest 25 minutes action, 5 min break. ...

If I'm waiting for a specific date (or meeting that's happening on a specific date) I put something in my tickler to let me know I will need to take action after that date.

Sadly if I'm more productive at work I just get given more work. If you are paid to work 40 hours a week or whatever, then your employer won't give you time off if you get your work done quicker! ...

Yes, but cats have nine lives so there shouldn't be too much of a problem

Ruth

Definitely start and tweak! This is one of those systems where you won't know for sure what works for you until you've tried it. Just don't get so hung up on finding the perfect electronic system...

How about using your leisure time to learn a new skill? My day job is a paediatrician; I am now studying for a degree in computing by distance learning, just because I want to be able to program a...

I haven't seen continuous set hanging files for ages! Like you I put manila folders inside hanging files. Try these at http://www.staples.co.uk/office-supplies/filing/suspension-filing

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Thank you so much Cojo, you've put into words the perspective I needed!

This is exactly the sort of problem that GTD has helped me solve. The underlying question is "what is the very next action you can do to move this project along?" There can be several next actions...

That sounds like me too! At the moment I'm on a downer as I start 2 weeks leave after tomorrow, and I've got badly backlogged client paperwork glaring at me from every corner of the office. We...

Hi Suelin,

Your description of your life has a lot of similarities with mine, though I don't have any children. You may not be aware, but you meet the definition of a "well spouse" - if you'd...

Good point - you can also do that with Outlook on a work network

Ruth

We have a team calendar on the wall in the corridor where everyone's leave is recorded.

Ruth