I like to try out new systems to get stuff done. It’s what I do, and probably why I love to help clients with their organization challenges. I love trying out new things, “trying them on” as it were. Call me a student and experimenter of organization systems.
Lately I’ve been somewhere in the middle of loving my PDA and hating it at the same time. This year, after using one for about a decade, I switched from a Palm to a Blackberry. My difference is that I don’t have a data package, and I don’t have my email “tethered” to my Crack… ahem… Blackberry. I want to be reachable, but not that reachable if you get what I mean. 
Managing tasks.
One thing I don’t really care for is managing tasks with an electronic device. It’s not really very well suited to me, as I’m a kinesthetic kinda gal (that means I prefer to touch, feel, smell things instead of watching or listening). Soooo…. what’s my point? I’m trying something new: tasks on paper. I love a good stationery or specialty paper store…. something about that paper and pens scattered around the room in a stylish fashion makes me giddy. I love paper, writing notes and buying pens. I could spend hours in the office supply store’s pen section. Seriously.
Back to the subject at hand: I’m trying out writing my tasks and daily tasks on paper, actual paper. I’ll still keep my calendar and addresses in my PDA cause I just like it that way. But, I need to write things down.
Trying out this new system.
In case you’re wondering, I’m trying out this “GSD” system, which is short, sweet and super simple. Love that! (FYI, I learned about it from this fabulous blog post.)
A “Tasks On Paper” Contest!
Now, here’s where the fun part comes in for you! I’m giving away some stuff! Remember the product review I did on Staples new “M” products? Well, I have the above items to give away (see pic at the top of this post)! Here’s what you need to do to enter to win:
1. Share your tips on managing tasks with paper: I’m talking tasks here, like changing a lightbulb, doing an errand or calling the phone company. How do you do it? (Pictures and a link to your blog post are perfectly acceptable too!)
2. Deadline EXTENDED!: Friday, July 25 at 5PM PST
3. Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you when you win.
Ok, now guys, if this isn’t your type of notebook, I get it, so you can give it away if you wish. Leave a tip and show us what you’ve got!
Some tips on your tips:
They need to be simple, don’t need to reinvent the wheel or purchase a dictionary to implement them. We’re talking productivity not rocket science here.
So tell us, how do you manage your tasks on paper?
*** Update! Trisha of IdeasForWomen.com is our winner! Congratulations! 