Survey #289—Full Response from Erin
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| What challenges keep you from getting things done? | The distraction of daily tasks (dishes, laundry) can fill my day while I get no big projects (decluttering, organizing) started |
| Describe a project on which you struggled to start—or to finish. | I made great progress on my "room of doom" last summer, creating a workspace for sewing as well as an overflow guest bunk. I had help from my family and a deadline to host my daughter's friends. But now I feel unequal to the task of further refining/clearing the space as there are still boxes of decisions waiting. I walk in and feel defeated so am not using my new workspace. |
| What tools for managing your activities (calendar, task manager, etc.) are the most or least helpful to you? | A timer is great for me. I can usually work longer than the initial time set. I think setting it allows me the security of an escape hatch just in case I absolutely hate the activity. The activity is rarely as bad as I have imagined. I find a calendar to be aspirational rather than practical because I may or may not be up to facing the task I planned for myself earlier in the week. I know it's mindset and little bit of "you can't tell me what to do." |
| Please complete the following statement: “I never seem to have enough time for _____.” | myself |
| Our guest for the January 13 webcast is Karen Baker, a productivity consultant and professional organizer. What question would you like us to ask Karen during the live webcast? | What strategies would Karen suggest for housemates with different "expected minimum" productivity levels. |
| Future topics | Decluttering rural properties |
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