Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Getting Things Done

Most folks have (or should have) a system of keeping track of what needs to be done and what already has been done. Even if you’ve got such a great memory that you never have to write stuff down, it’s still a system.
If you keep it all in your head though that sort of thing makes it difficult for me to write about. If it works for you and you’re not forgetting stuff, then great. If that’s not working for you, then that’s what this post is all about.
You see, I have a terrible memory. I’ve forgotten how many times I’ve said “Oh, sorry, I forgot” and honestly, as an admin, that’s a very very very bad thing. We’re not supposed to forget stuff. And yet, I do. I blame my hypothyroidism. Sure it makes me fat, but it also makes me forget that I’m fat. Not the point of this post. Moving on.

Many folks use the built in functions of Outlook or Lotus Notes. These are handy because if you get work emailed to you it can be easily copied to the in-house task function. Co-workers can also send tasks to each other. There are downsides though. If you copy the email into a new task, then you’re creating a copy of the email. Did you delete the old email? No? Now you have two. Do you have unlimited space in your inbox? Didn’t think so. So either you delete the email, which is a hassle because you may need to respond to it, or you delete the task when it’s finished which somewhat defeats the purpose. Additionally, in reference to sending tasks to each other, not everyone may be using this feature. Someone may get a task and be annoyed by having to use a feature they don’t like or understand.

There are a multitude of task management websites out there. One of the more popular is Remember TheMilk.com which can be accessed by any computer, on your personalized Google homepage, a mobile device, and you can have SMS or email reminders sent to you. Other sites include Ta-Da Lists, Voo2Do.com, MyTodos.com, and ZenList which is powered by Tracks.

So, what, you’re not into the online thing? Maybe you’ve decided that online stuff is so cool it’s now dorky again? There’s offline systems for you too. There’s Bill Westerman’s Getting Sh-t Done, which I’ve read through a bit and looks interesting. Another system using index cards, PocketMod.com, DIY Planner, and the Hipster PDA.

Basically there’s a ton of “systems” out there to help you get your work done. Maybe you need one or maybe you need a new one. Maybe you should stop reading this blog and get back to work.

Do children receive too much homework?

Do children receive too much homework?  As a parent and a sixth grade math teacher, I can say:  ABSOLUTELY!  Homework is designed for a specific purpose.  That purpose is to reinforce skills that were learned in the classroom.   The key word is reinforce, not teach.

A teacher’s job is to teach, not to assign materials for a home study course.  I can’t judge a student’s understanding of a new concept when he’s at home at night.  That must be done in class before homework is assigned.  Unfortunately some teachers feel obligated to assign all of the problems given in each section of the textbook.  If a student understands the concept after completing ten to fifteen problems there is no need to for her to complete thirty.  Not only is this incredibly frustrating and boring for students, it actually can be detrimental to learning.  If a student is performing an operation incorrectly, repeating this over and over again only serves to make this error permanent.  Practice does not make perfect.  Practice makes permanent.  If the students do not understand the concept before leaving the class, they should not be assigned homework on it.

Fortunately many teachers learn with experience that they are the final authority on the amount of homework assigned, not the textbook.  A strong teacher will make a decision at the end, not the beginning of class, regarding whether homework will be assigned and how much.  It’s amazing how many of my students will ask me at the beginning of class, “Do we have homework tonight?”  My answer always is, “I don’t know.”  Before I can answer that I have to know how much we will cover that day, and how well my students have understood it.  Only then do I decide.

Teachers today, especially newer teachers, feel pressured to maintain a schedule as set forth by a textbook manufacturer who has no idea of the students’ capabilities.  Consequently, if the lesson takes longer than planned, there is always pressure to assign homework whether or not the students are ready for it in order to “keep up.”  High stakes standardized testing only increases the pressure to cover as much material as possible before the test.  This is simply absurd.  I have had to give my students state mandated tests in April that cover the entire school year.  That means the test covered concepts that had not even been taught yet.  It takes a veteran teacher to be able to resist these pressures and teach the material in sufficient depth before moving on to a new topic.

Experienced teachers can fall into the habit of assigning too much homework as well.  Many of us have had teachers who subscribed to the “drill and kill” method of assigning homework.  This method can be effective for skills that need to be committed to memory such as multiplication facts.  However, for many topics there is simply no need for extensive homework assignments.  How many times do you have to find the area of a triangle before you understand how to do it?  Especially when you will be given the formula A=bxh/2 on the test?  Extensive homework assignments can easily become a teaching habit that is very hard to break.  Furthermore, reviewing extensive homework assignments the next day take away yet more time for teaching new concepts.

Homework is meant to be for reinforcement of what was learned in class and as a quick assessment of the students’ understanding of the topic.  If homework is assigned for any other purpose, it is misused.