Comments on: Less Stress, More Productivity? How You Can Do It

By: axel g

axel g — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:40:56 +0000

“The question remains, what to do with pesky task that we’re reluctant to attack?”

Great post, we got to bite the bullet in order to move forward…

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:49:51 +0000

Hi Robert!
I agree – oh, the first step of getting my tax file together for my accountant! The stress, the agony!

Now I’ve learned to break it down into baby steps and write the down in my GTD list. These are the first steps:
1. Make a cup of tea
2. Print out accountants email
3. Go to filing cabinet and get out tax file.
4. Go onto veranda and breathe deeply

Having baby steps laid out like that enables me to do start the dreaded task.

Like you, once I’m on a roll, I find the task quite straightforward and not stressful.

cheers
Mary

By: Robert Henru

Robert Henru — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:39:52 +0000

Hi Mary, the funny thing is, I often feel stress when taking the first step to get things done. But when we start doing it, I actually really enjoy it. So I think it’s important, not to be carried away by the stress. Pick something simple to get started and you will move on from there.

Cheers,
Robert

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By: Carole Fogarty

Carole Fogarty — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:56:23 +0000

If I have too much on my to-do list then my creativity stops and love feeling and being creative. A note book is my friend

A great idea I learnt from Cheryl Richardson years ago was to write down the one thing you need to do today …but know you will avoid at all costs.

That way it gets down.

It works for me.

Peace, love and chocolate

Carole

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By: The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquiry

The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquiry — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:08:55 +0000

Strip away your have-tos and presumptions, make your life as simple as possible. Simplicity and clarity will increase productivity. - Vish Writer The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquirys last blog post..The Greatest Fool

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:18:07 +0000

Hi Bamboo Forest!
Yes, a notebook is essential when one´s moving around. But I find that it gets messy. I scrawl ideas and to do list, and then scratch them out. Hard to really see where I´m at.

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:15:53 +0000

Hi panchitah!
I agree, trying to hold things in our mind is very stressful. I also find that it blocks my creativity because -if I haven´t written down what I need to remember – I have to keep it in the forefront of my mind. So I can´t wander around with random (creative) thoughts.

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:13:27 +0000

Hi Myrko!
I had a look at your article that you link to and found it really helpful. Thanks for that!

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:05:58 +0000

I'm a big believer in the to-do list. And, using an online program sounds like it would be very effective. Though, when you're away from your computer, a notebook would then be necessary, at least for the short term. This article is a good reminder. Bamboo Forests last blog post..Make This Halloween a Ghost Dad Halloween