Productivity middle
Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:47 pmA couple of months on, how has my productivity been going? Neither win nor fail, but somewhere in the middle. I've generally been busy, and fallen out of the high-energy burst I had a couple of months ago.
Some bad habits have been creeping back in, but on the other hand, I still seem to have a new high water mark[1]. The pile of unsorted post is gone. The pile of boxes is gone. The pile of washing-up is gone (with some thanks to ravingglory for help and moral support). The house is still a mess and may always be, but is notably improved. The inbox is empty, the "to reply to" box has a dozen items. I've not got anything major done for a few weeks, but I've processed several incoming tasks without them derailing my equilibrium. The stuff I need to do soon but not immediately is getting longer, and a bit scattered, but is partially under control. I am enjoying being productive :)
I had an epiphany about one thing. I realised I have a place for _incoming_ post, but need a place for _outgoing_ post. I wanted a table by the door or something, but didn't really have room. But I realised the right place is sticking out of the front pocket of my rucksack, where I pretty much can't avoid noticing it when I go out. (Not every time I go out, but at least 1 time in 3, which is enough.)
[1] Even if the analogy is imperfect.
Some bad habits have been creeping back in, but on the other hand, I still seem to have a new high water mark[1]. The pile of unsorted post is gone. The pile of boxes is gone. The pile of washing-up is gone (with some thanks to ravingglory for help and moral support). The house is still a mess and may always be, but is notably improved. The inbox is empty, the "to reply to" box has a dozen items. I've not got anything major done for a few weeks, but I've processed several incoming tasks without them derailing my equilibrium. The stuff I need to do soon but not immediately is getting longer, and a bit scattered, but is partially under control. I am enjoying being productive :)
I had an epiphany about one thing. I realised I have a place for _incoming_ post, but need a place for _outgoing_ post. I wanted a table by the door or something, but didn't really have room. But I realised the right place is sticking out of the front pocket of my rucksack, where I pretty much can't avoid noticing it when I go out. (Not every time I go out, but at least 1 time in 3, which is enough.)
[1] Even if the analogy is imperfect.