Before tackling the topic I'd like to wish clients, friends and family a VERY happy, healthy and prosperous 2011. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year. Here's hoping!
It's been quite a while since I had the time to blog but my New Year's Resolution was to revamp my website and IMPROVE communication so today's post is a good start! This is going to be very much off the I.T. (Information Technology) topic but I feel the need...
These last few weeks have been a time of clean-up and preparation around here... as is the case in every other office and home environment around the world : ) This is the time when one gathers up all the things that had been sitting in a spot (or in some cases, a stack) waiting to be put away. Typically when we run out of time I scoop up the miscellaneous items and put them out of sight until the holidays are over. Then the fun begins.
The search starts January 2nd when misplaced tools, leftover notes and/or measurements, letters, bills... socks and anything else that wasn't put away is, well, "missing". After 35 years of "retrieving" I gave thought to HOW it is we women are able to go directly (in most cases) to the exact location of the missing item. More importantly I wanted to start training my husband how to find his OWN socks/tools/etc. (It's too late to train the kids unfortunately!)
I found the best way was to suggest taking mental "snapshots" of one's surroundings as you move from room to room (or building to building). If you're in the process of setting something down make yourself aware of the general area (or room), what's in your hand and what is surrounding the item or nearby. All this takes is a little concentration and it can save HOURS of time in a day already stretched too thin.
I'm happy to say I'm seeing subtle signs of improvement and I'm hopeful that someday I won't hear "Where's my...?". Next, we'll tackle actually putting things AWAY : )
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