Comments on: Mantra of Desperation

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:32:54 +0000

That’s a fantastic idea! I HAVE a stopwatch, and I just might bust it out this weekend.

By: Jen the Trephinist

Jen the Trephinist — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:32:11 +0000

I’ve been getting organized and holy hell it’s a different world. If you REALLY want to get a lot of work done, get a stopwatch. Hit the button when you start, and hit it when you stop, even if it’s just to send a text or pee. Set a target goal of X number of hours on the stopwatch. If I make it to four hours a day in between a million interruptions, it’s a miracle, but you would not believe how much more I get done with that feedback in place!

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:49:58 +0000

Emma- I love reading your blog! And, I completely agree and just did the same thing myself last week. Amazing how getting organized a little rug can make all the difference in the world. Hope to see you soon!

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:13:14 +0000

I can totally picture that!

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:22:54 +0000

Imagine Homer, “………WAAAAAAIIIIITTTTT A MINUTE! Am I the eccentric older man?

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:20:45 +0000

Thanks for visiting! I checked out your blog. You are funny!

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:19:42 +0000

Yes! I have to admit that my current workspace leaves a little to be desired right now. Must take my own advice and tackle some projects!!

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:17:41 +0000

I know–I sometimes go to Target just to walk around aimlessly. How sad!! I checked out your blog. I have a *little* personal experience w/ your cause, and I’m very empathetic. Keep up the great work!

By: Erica

Erica — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:02:55 +0000

Here for Saturday Sharefest. I have a very disorganized office and it drives me nuts. We moved almost 2 years ago and re-doing it has been on my to-do list. If we had an ikea I would go nuts. Target is always a great fix for boredom and the duldrums. Great blog. I will be reading. My blog is an extension of my non profit. Check it out.

By: Blissed-Out Grandma

Blissed-Out Grandma — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:33:13 +0000

Getting organized makes all the difference. Years ago, I’d stay home once in a while to concentrate on some writing project that just wouldn’t come together at the office. I had no set place to work, no way to file anything, and an entire house full of distractions (as you point out, the most powerful were in the kitchen). Thank heavens for nifty desks and files and the stuff that tells our brains, “Work now.”