Put It Down On Paper

My memory is about as short as a two-year-old's attention span. My mother used to say when I was a child that I would forget my head if it weren't attached! The solution to my dilemma, list making.

I make list for everything. I always have a list going on the memo pad application on my Blackberry for the supermarket and Target. As I need something, I add it to the list and then when I'm actually at the store, I have it with me to throw what I need into the shopping cart.

Whenever I plan a party or do design work for a client or host a dinner party myself, I make a time line for the project and a needed item list to keep me on course as I progress through the task. Once I write it down, I can let that information go out of my head and refer to the outline when I need a reminder as to where I am on my progress.

Crossing off an entry as I proceed through the list also gives me a feeling of accomplishment and will inspire me to get going if I have procrastinated a bit too much on any particular job. Keep yourself motivate, inspired and in the know with list making... just don't forget where you put the memo!