Hello Friends!
On my last trip I had the 'pleasure' of having my bags stripped searched. After the pat down, the Security Agent said...'My, we do love our stuff'. I didn't know whether to feel embarrassed or what! There I was, surrounded by efficient one-bag travelers and I had a baggage cart. And this was my carry-on stuff! My trusty prosthesis, hemovac and various cancer related paraphernalia. It took two agents to check it all out.
Yeah, I did have a lot of stuff, but what author/speaker doesn't? I travel with a portable file cabinet full of notes and research materials. You never know when you have to look something up or add some more material. And of course, I have a bag for misc. stuff, like changes of clothing, toothpaste and so on. My entourage of luggage has an entourage of its own! I share all this with you to say that as I'm blogging, I'm trying to motivate MYSELF to unpack and get organized. My bags have been sitting here for a few days now. And the moving company delivered my office stuff just yesterday. The only thing put together is my computer. I did form a small path to get to it. That was some progress. On one side of the room is my travel stuff and opposite is my office stuff. Somehow, this has got to blend. My kids say I need to come into the 21st century and put everything on my IPOD. Problem is, I can't remember which bag it's packed in.
My assistant offered to do it for me, but I thought I would do it myself. I'm currently re-thinking that decision. So in the mean time, I will make a list like my mom. She's famous for making to-do lists. She says it keeps her focused on the task at hand. So here goes:
How to Filter Your Stuff
- 1-Know WHAT you want to keep. I leave this open.
- 2-Know what you NEED to keep. Q: Is this important ?
- 3-Know HOW to keep it. Suggestion: Color coded labels, need I say more?
So now that I got my list done, the question is WHEN to do it. hmmmm..... This requires some thought too. After all, it is vacation time this week, and I would be amiss if I worked straight thru. So, I think I will take another vacation day, talk to my grand kids and rethink my to-do list. I am sure between the turkey and sweet potato pie, a solution will come to me. After all, being self motivated requires you to face the task at hand, wholeheartedly. Something best done with a restful mind and full belly.
Last of all, I could DO WHAT IS BEST for everyone and call my assistant. She would have me up and running in no time! No thought process needed, just follow her instructions.
hmmmm, this sounds like a plan! Let me find my phone.....but, I would insist that the color coded filing system be in my favorite colors!
I'd like to know, how do you FOCUS?
Till we meet again, Have a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday and remember our soldiers away from home.
pj
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