Working The Finally Get Organised List - Week 1

Task 1 - Clear off the Computer Desk & Make Piles for Everything

Translation of Task – Move current piles/extraneous items off Desk
Adaptation of Task -  My piles are a mix of current research, items of interest, and not yet done etc . I have created an adapted system of Action Files.  The holding files are organized by my main family lines and broad geographic areas of interest.  They are now held in a portable filing box sitting under my desk.  When I have dealt with the items they then can be moved into archival filing or the bin whichever is most appropriate
Completion of Task – Done
Reflection on Task – I love this new system, I can lay my hands on anything quickly as it will be either in the Action Files (aka halfway holding files) or in my archival files if it’s not already on the computer. 

Photo taken by Sandra Williamson 07 Jan 2016

Task 2 - Check your office supplies, and replace any missing or lost items

Translation of Task – There’s nothing more frustrating than reaching for something when you need it and finding that it’s not there or that it doesn’t work
Adaptation of Task – Make a list a list of what I’d like or need so that if an opportunity presents itself I can take advantage of it such as sales or gift requests etc
Completion of Task – Done
Reflection on Task – Knowing what you need, so that you can get it while out and about or order it online in a timely manner, is half the battle.
 

Task 3 - Setup your computer desk and office the way you really want it!

Translation of Task – You spend a lot of time at your desk - make it work for you not against you.
Adaptation of Task – none needed
Completion of Task -  First phase done, further refinement possible as ideas and more funds become available.
 

Task 4 - Designate a special red clipboard as the "When Computer Help Arrives" clipboard

Translation of Task – If you know what you want it’s easier for people to help
Adaptation of Task – none required
Completion of Task – Done
Reflection on Task – Great idea, will help me to remember what I’s really like done when someone offers to help
 

Task 5 - Designate a special green clipboard as the "Genealogy Challenges" clipboard.

Translation of Task – Keep an up-to-date summary of each “problem” I currently working on or intend to work on, so that when I get back to the “problem” I can pick up where I left off and not be stressed about forgetting anything.
Adaptation of Task – I have a system already in place for each family line that I am researching, it is a series of on going narratations of where I am at with each persons and/or family unit.  There are seperate word documents usually organised person and then  by time span and coverning one area of interest/topic. I will continue to use system as it helps me have clarity
Completion of Task – Done
Reflection on Task – I like my current system of “Books” and I know that when I don’t use it I can become quickly overwhelmed.


 
Week 1 Now Complete…….