” Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting. “
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
So as part of my 2011 plan to work smarter, not harder I think a good starting point should be to get organized. Ultimately the idea of working smarter is about being more efficient. It is really about using my time more efficiently. The best way to do that is to start off from a well organized, efficient space.
Right now I can honestly say that my house is very disorganized.
I got thinking today about this idea I have for a better year ahead. I want to work smarter, not harder. I want to be able to work more efficiently in all areas of my life, including my personal life. I am a bit of a worrier and I can obsess about things sometimes, something I would like to change this year. But how?
Well….I have only to look at my kids to learn a lesson.
I love going back and looking at old posts. It is interested how some are similar and some are still very relevant. Take the post below for example. Great resources still. Since my plan for this year is Work Smarter, Not Harder I am taking another look at the links. I hope I can drum up some new freelance gigs.
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to find answers.
ORIGINALLY POSTED AUGUST 8,
I had a few hours to myself today. My oldest daughter was at school and my youngest spent the afternoon at my parents house. I headed home on my own. When I got home I tidied the kitchen, folded one load of laundry and made myself lunch.
The funny thing was that I really didn’t know what to do with the time. I could have had a nap, or read with a coffee but instead I did housework.