Getting start to work
As I was doing some research using the library catalog, I found this book called Getting Things Done by David Allen. In chapter 4 of the book, the author gave some tips that can help us be prepared to work.
The “Tricks”
In the introduction of the book, the author mentioned something interesting, which is the “trick”. The trick author used is custom when he puts on the gym cloth, his body will know he is going to work out and be ready for it (Allen, 2001). Similarly, we can use the trick to help us get into the work mode too. The trick I planned to use will be the work space. I will set up a space that is only for work, not playing nor sleeping. When it gets into a habit, my brain will get into work mold whenever I sit in front of that desk.
Setting up space and tool
In this chapter, the author also mentioned the importance of the of having your own home office. He also gave a list of tools that he believes can maximize one’s productivity.
Each item on the list has its own use. For example, the plain paper can be used to collect any ideas you had in your mind. It provides a way to trace back and to elaborate you though. Post-its, clips, and staplers are the basic tools we need in daily life. It is always a good idea to have some in handy (Allen, 2001). The author also mentioned something that I think is extremely helpful that can save our time is to separate finished works and works that are in-process (Allen, 2001). That way we can have a clear idea of the unfinished works and its location. Therefore, we don’t have to spend the time to look things around.
Reference:
Allen, D. (2001). Getting things done. New York, NY: Penguin Group.
Allen, D. (2001). Getting things done. New York, NY: Penguin Group, 92.
