Getting Things Done: Where Does YOUR Motivation Come From?

January 28, 2008

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This is my third post on Getting Things Done…the others are here and here.

Right now I’m delaying today’s major task and necessary evil: stacks of papers. Why? Because blogging is more fun and papers aren’t. Besides-it’s slightly chilly in my basement and I’m enjoying being cozy under a blanket while I type. Ha! Plus, papers don’t talk back, blog posts sometimes do. Likely no one but me will read my papers (fortunately), but at least 1500 readers will read this post today. So, how do I go from here to there? How do I get my Royal fanny off this chair and into the thick of “Getting Things Done” so I can help all my papers find a home? I know the answers already, but doing them is a different story!

Here is a strategy for getting my Royal fanny up and moving:

1. Stand up

2. Turn on some fun, fast-paced music like “Dancing Queen” by Abba

3. Get a trash bag ready, locate my file folders, and labeler

4. Set a timer for 45 minutes (less overwhelming than 60)

5. Go and get as much done as I possibly can, “everything has a home” mantra

6. Take a break and do something I LOVE for 15 min (like a healthy grilled veggie sandwich for lunch)

7. Repeat process, if necessary, and yes, I dare say it will be absolutely necessary.

Writing this is perfect because now I’m mustering up the courage to get busy…so yes, kind friends, you must be my motivation today. Thanks! It also helps that I have a guest coming to stay…and I really can’t have my papers all over the bed anymore (office/guestroom). Papers don’t make a very nice comforter. I’m starting to hear dancing queen in my head…better go turn it on.