I don’t mind planning ahead, really I don’t…
But I’m starting back to teaching this week and I’ve already had to start making myself timed to-do lists of a kind I usually reserve for planning Christmas dinner.
Although I intellectually appreciate that sometimes the only way to get through a day is to make dinner at 9 o’clock in the morning, I find it really throws me off. I guess it disrupts the narrative of the day.
Completely contrary to most of the people I speak to, I really like the way autumn starts getting darker and wetter about now.
I’ve noticed that I’ve been burrowing into my phone a lot (due to a distinct lack of conversation that doesn’t involve Lego or why I won’t make Halloween costumes for teddies), so I’m trying to lift my gaze a little and enjoy the light.
If I can only prevent myself from turning into a pumpkin on the sofa at the end of the day, then I’d really be on to something!
Any evening efficiency tips you’d like to share?
1 November, 2015 — 5:24 pm
Efficiency tip: When I make myself a to-do list, I put a couple things on it that I’ve already done, so I can instantly check them off and feel efficient. So much so that I can say, “Hey, look at all the stuff I’ve done! Time for a break and a cup of tea.”
1 November, 2015 — 7:49 pm
That is a genius idea! Is there some kind of historical cut-off for accomplished items, or can I go back a few years?