Discussion Forum > Back to paper
Since reading "Do It Tomorrow" a few months ago, and starting my quest (with some success) to improve my sanity, I have become enchanted by the idea of going back to pencil and paper, rather than everything computer-based. I am using a diary (you know, a book type of thing :) ), and it's really working well for me. I believe there are probably others who are finding the same. I would be grateful if anyone can point me to some information and resources regarding this process.
May 6, 2008 |
Steve Schapel
Steve Schapel
Hi Steve
I can't point you to any information and resources (apart from your nearest stationery shop ;-)), but I completely agree with you. I have quite deliberately resisted any attempts - or temptations - to put my planning in electronic format and will continue to do so.
Just to put this into context, my life is entirely run by email, I use Outlook reminders to help remind me of tasks that need to be done at regular intervals (watering house plants, sending info to a publication when the next deadline comes up), things that are easier to be kept track of that way. I spend most of my time on the computer. But all my day-to-day, weekly, monthly and yearly planning is done on paper. I don't think I could do it any other way.
I also tend to feel quite smug when I'm talking to people on the phone about a meeting date or whatever and they take ages to bring up their diary in their computer and find the right entry etc, while I have got the paper one ready in seconds.
There are still aspects in life where you can't beat pen and paper. I think Mark also mentioned this in the context of journalling, and I agree with that too. I find the speed of writing by hand is just right to capture your thoughts at the right speed.
Best wishes - and good luck with improving your sanity. Mark's books (and this website) are definitely a great help on that path!
Betti
I can't point you to any information and resources (apart from your nearest stationery shop ;-)), but I completely agree with you. I have quite deliberately resisted any attempts - or temptations - to put my planning in electronic format and will continue to do so.
Just to put this into context, my life is entirely run by email, I use Outlook reminders to help remind me of tasks that need to be done at regular intervals (watering house plants, sending info to a publication when the next deadline comes up), things that are easier to be kept track of that way. I spend most of my time on the computer. But all my day-to-day, weekly, monthly and yearly planning is done on paper. I don't think I could do it any other way.
I also tend to feel quite smug when I'm talking to people on the phone about a meeting date or whatever and they take ages to bring up their diary in their computer and find the right entry etc, while I have got the paper one ready in seconds.
There are still aspects in life where you can't beat pen and paper. I think Mark also mentioned this in the context of journalling, and I agree with that too. I find the speed of writing by hand is just right to capture your thoughts at the right speed.
Best wishes - and good luck with improving your sanity. Mark's books (and this website) are definitely a great help on that path!
Betti
May 7, 2008 |
Betti
Betti
I to use paper for all planning, I find the speed at which I can record things and the portability out weigh the disadvantages of it, such as having everything in one list. There is too much writing on the fly for me. I was using the task diary but am now trying a basic notebook. I do write all of the projects at the beginning and then basically date page each day to create my closed list. I like the notebook,since I frequently need to take notes in meeting and just pull out the pages to file after I have actioned the items. The task diary is better for scheduling forward tasks since it is already dated, but I just like to work from one "thing"
Best of luck
Best of luck
May 7, 2008 |
Gerry
Gerry