Do you write a to-do list every day? It’s what keeps me focused and organized. Many things can be out of control in my life, but if I have my to-do list in front of me I feel like I have a path to follow.
- How many times do you write on a piece of paper and can’t find it?
- What about the person you met who wants a catalogue and you know you have her name or business card somewhere?
- You come up with a great idea and you think, “I’ll put that into action later.” and you never think of it again.
All this was happening to me, and one day I made a decision that there had to be a better way to stay on top of things. I decided that I was now going to keep everything, and I mean everything, I did in ONE notebook. It had to be a notebook that fit in my purse and wasn’t too bulky. It had to be a notebook that would help me run my life!
This became my ONE-NOTEBOOK SYSTEM!
I can’t tell you the difference this system made for me in my busy life. I was running a 2 million business with team members across the country. I was traveling every month doing training and presentations. I was publishing newsletters, writing training modules and speaking in front of groups every week. This was “before” webinars were available which actually wasn’t too long ago. I had to be “on” my game and know where to find information.
Life can seem out of control at times, and overwhelming, but when you know that you have ONE place where everything is written down, your mind feels calm and in control.
The key here is discipline! For the first few weeks, you have to make conscious decisions to make yourself write “everything” in your notebook. Don’t tell yourself, I’ll write it on this piece of paper now and re-write it later. You won’t! I kept that notebook with me everywhere I went so I became attached to it. I kept writing everything in the notebook until it became a habit.
Some people have multiple to-do lists, but believe me, when you discipline yourself to put everything in your ONE NOTEBOOK, you’ll find you save time and money. I never leave home without three things, my keys, my phone and my ONE-NOTEBOOK!
How to create a ONE-NOTEBOOK system.
- Get a notebook. (I use Moleskine notebooks. Mostly because they fit in any
purse and I love the leather cover.) - Clear all the sticky notes off your desk and put them in your ONE NOTEBOOK.
- Find all those hidden pieces of paper and write those ideas in your ONE NOTEBOOK
- Whenever you have the urge to write a reminder or note to self, write it in your ONE NOTEBOOK
- THIS IS IMPORTANT! Begin every day with a new page. On the right hand page write the day, date and year (see photo above) and write out your to-do list.
- I also write my daily affirmations on this page.
- As you accomplish your tasks, cross them out and transfer the ones not done to your next day “to-do” list.
- Use the LEFT hand side of your notebook to doodle, add sticky notes or important ideas.
- Use other pages to write notes, special lists, goals.
- Never leave home without your ONE NOTEBOOK.
This ONE NOTEBOOK system becomes your life’s record. When you fill up ONE NOTEBOOK, get another and begin again.
This is the BEST organizational tool that kept me on top of leading my million-dollar team. It is the BEST organizational tool that keeps me focused on helping my coaching clients around the world. Especially working in different time zones around the world.
When I teach it to my coaching clients, they LOVE IT! It’s something they learn in their first few sessions with me and it helps them stay focused on their goals in our time together.
How many lists do you have? Let’s talk about it in a 30-minute complimentary coaching session. Just ONE conversation may help change the course of your business. Email me at mymentorbiz@gmail.com today!
