Organizational Tips

[yaxomoxay]

That is one of the reasons I like lined pages in notebooks, and generously sized margins.

And again - a plug for (and a plus of) the Leuchturrm 1917 is the excellent quality of the paper, the lined pages, generous margins and very comfortable size (A5, which I prefer to A4, as one needs a table or desk to be able to use A4 comfortably) for use, even if I have to write with the notebook balanced on my knee.

I agree that the Leuchtturm1917 journals are of a superior quality.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

@yaxomoxay @Scepticalscribe

Great tips and conversation! Love your draft notes @yaxomoxay!

I’m trying a combination of bullet journaling and reminders in my work phone. Considering getting an iPad to help jot notes while I’m at home that I can share to the work phone. Write personnel assessments, etc.

Love the tips about adding tone notes to meeting notes @Scepticalscribe, truly is a great idea if I can make that a habit. I often get to involved in the meeting to be that diligent with notes. Work in progress.

Afterwards, while you'll effortlessly remember that the meeting was bad tempered and acrimonious, the 'tone notes' - a fast aside while you are scribbling the formal stuff - plus, I will sometimes add my own immediate impression "lying through his teeth" in a margin - or "very defensive" - will allow you to see exactly where and when this occurred.

 

[yaxomoxay]

@yaxomoxay @Scepticalscribe

Great tips and conversation! Love your draft notes @yaxomoxay!

I’m trying a combination of bullet journaling and reminders in my work phone. Considering getting an iPad to help jot notes while I’m at home that I can share to the work phone. Write personnel assessments, etc.

Love the tips about adding tone notes to meeting notes @Scepticalscribe, truly is a great idea if I can make that a habit. I often get to involved in the meeting to be that diligent with notes. Work in progress.

Ultimately, it's just a matter of trial and error. Lots depend on the person, the environment, and the available tools. I tried bullet journaling, but it ended up being more of a chore in itself than a useful tool for my usage. Obviously, your experience with it could be completely different. I found out that for myself simplicity is key.

 

[nrvna76]

Ultimately, it's just a matter of trial and error. Lots depend on the person, the environment, and the available tools. I tried bullet journaling, but it ended up being more of a chore in itself than a useful tool for my usage. Obviously, your experience with it could be completely different. I found out that for myself simplicity is key.

%100 knew that would be the case, was hoping to get options that people utilize successfully and I’ve gotten exactly that. I need to work on taking notes and writing and completing tasks. Thanks for everybody’s input!!

 

[yaxomoxay]

%100 knew that would be the case, was hoping to get options that people utilize successfully and I’ve gotten exactly that. I need to work on taking notes and writing and completing tasks. Thanks for everybody’s input!!

Don't forget to update us in a few weeks or months

 

[Weaselboy]

Don't forget to update us in a few weeks or months

"Florida man fired for just walking around work all day with Post-Its, 3x5 cards, a yellow legal pad, and three different notebooks."

 

[yaxomoxay]

"Florida man fired for just walking around work all day with Post-Its, 3x5 cards, a yellow legal pad, and three different notebooks."

that's me in a few months... I mean, I got all excited by my purchase of treasury tags...

 

[Gutwrench]

that's me in a few months... I mean, I got all excited by my purchase of treasury tags...

Not as often now, but use them too.

Don’t spread this around but I actually use a clipboard for note taking while I’m reclined at my desk. Thank god for WebEx, desktop sharing, and Plantronics headsets.

 

[0388631]

Reclining or the chair bowing under pressure?

 

[Gutwrench]

Reclining or the chair bowing under pressure?

Lol, maybe a little of both.