I am quite a busy person. I have many different projects all going on at the same time. Recently, IÕve found myself wishing I knew how to spend more of my time on stuff that really matters to me - to drive my inbox and my calendar rather than let them drive me.
Therefore, IÕve decided to try making and using a paper journal. Not just a diary, but a structured scratchpad that is designed to help me work the way I want to.
It has sections for setting objectives and how they will be measured. The act of writing them down will help me remember what the most important goals are. They repeat in the journal at the right interval so I can track my progress and set sub-goals.
It has sections for plotting charts of metrics that relate to my objectives throughout the year. The act of plotting my progress on a chart every day and every week keeps my priorities connected to my goals.