“Good or bad, habits always deliver results.”  ~ Jack Canfield

There are quite a number of tools to help us humans stay organized. It seems that our phones, Ipads and laptops, along with a multitude of available apps has helped millions in this area. However, the Post-It Note is my preferred method as the visual reminder placed in a strategic place works best. 

In part, ‘getting a life’ means having control over your time, and that means growing better habits. For me, the Post-It notes are a very useful tool and habit. I keep them, along with mechanical pencils next to all the phones, at my desk (both home and office), on the refrigerator, in all vehicles, and the business folder I carry with me. 

When an idea comes to mind, write it down. Don’t spend mental energy trying to remember things. Phone messages, ideas, and reminders are all written on a Post-It, then stuck in the appropriate place. A reminder of an early meeting is on the kitchen cabinet. The “hose is on” reminder gets stuck on the back door. Ideas that occur while in the car are written down then brought to my office or placed in my planner. Phone messages are never forgotten because they are on a Post-It and placed in the kitchen. Use this method to reduce screwups, save mental energy, and function more efficiently. Finally, wisely use the time saved rather than  piling more stuff into your day, and you will be a step closer to “getting a life”.  

“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”  ~ Ben Franklin