Hey guys, so as i've already admitted in a few other previous threads where i've asked for help, I've also mentioned that after a few months of having OF i'm finally utilizing it like crazy.
I just completed my 2nd "weekly review" using the Review feature in OF which I completely love.
I've also renamed my actions and am utilizing notes more than ever. I've also just started implementing "estimates" and am testing the waters with start and due dates which I'm sure will evolve with me over time... (Though I already use start dates)
..But to the question at hand:
You gotta help me out with my errands context. It's just so disorganized. A few hours ago I changed my "Mac" contexts which were cluttered as well.
See, for months my contexts under Mac looked something like this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...73127562105362
Though it may look a bit simple, it def. was a headache. I layered it like this for my actions that could be acted upon with any computer, actions that needed an internet connection and finally things that could be done on my mac. Every week bit by bit i'd throw things somewhere in there. Some actions needed my mac but no wifi, etc. Anyways, it now looks like this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...74117938595506
Simple, yet I like it. It's very fitting, stuff online and stuff offline. Things that can be done on a PC can still be done on a Mac, so i'm not stressing over that. But if/when I come across something that can only be done on a PC, well then i'll just cross that bridge when I get to it.
As for my errands, well I just don't know. Perhaps the problem lies in the fact that I consider it all "errands" since the cities vary? But here's a pic of how it currently looks:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...24372345156642
Gym cause I go to the gym, but iono, just take a look. Norwalk actions include things that may not even be in norwalk such as "go surfing" since Huntington Beach is closer to it than where I live. Target Store was only there for things that I needed to buy...but has been seldomly used. If I have to buy something I'd normally add it to my West Covina context since I could do when i'm out and about during my day. Staples Center store, same deal as Target store, both hardly used.
I know showing you just the list of the errands context isn't enough so i've included a link showing the all my actions currently under an errands context:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...37228408224210
Even things like "drop off macbook" aren't really in Norwalk but rather since the Apple Store is closer there than any other context, that is why i've added it with that context. Same goes for getting a haircut. I normally get a haircut in the city of Montebello, which is the only reason I ever visit that city..
I really feel like I need help in the context department, focusing on currently my "errands" areas. But as I originally stated, the problem might rest in thinking all these things should be under an "errands" context...
I'm really confused on this one and could use some help, though feel great that I've sorted out my computer/mac context. I really think the changes within the computer/mac/online/offline context is gonna improve me productivity.
I just completed my 2nd "weekly review" using the Review feature in OF which I completely love.
I've also renamed my actions and am utilizing notes more than ever. I've also just started implementing "estimates" and am testing the waters with start and due dates which I'm sure will evolve with me over time... (Though I already use start dates)
..But to the question at hand:
You gotta help me out with my errands context. It's just so disorganized. A few hours ago I changed my "Mac" contexts which were cluttered as well.
See, for months my contexts under Mac looked something like this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...73127562105362
Though it may look a bit simple, it def. was a headache. I layered it like this for my actions that could be acted upon with any computer, actions that needed an internet connection and finally things that could be done on my mac. Every week bit by bit i'd throw things somewhere in there. Some actions needed my mac but no wifi, etc. Anyways, it now looks like this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...74117938595506
Simple, yet I like it. It's very fitting, stuff online and stuff offline. Things that can be done on a PC can still be done on a Mac, so i'm not stressing over that. But if/when I come across something that can only be done on a PC, well then i'll just cross that bridge when I get to it.
As for my errands, well I just don't know. Perhaps the problem lies in the fact that I consider it all "errands" since the cities vary? But here's a pic of how it currently looks:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...24372345156642
Gym cause I go to the gym, but iono, just take a look. Norwalk actions include things that may not even be in norwalk such as "go surfing" since Huntington Beach is closer to it than where I live. Target Store was only there for things that I needed to buy...but has been seldomly used. If I have to buy something I'd normally add it to my West Covina context since I could do when i'm out and about during my day. Staples Center store, same deal as Target store, both hardly used.
I know showing you just the list of the errands context isn't enough so i've included a link showing the all my actions currently under an errands context:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MiltonEl...37228408224210
Even things like "drop off macbook" aren't really in Norwalk but rather since the Apple Store is closer there than any other context, that is why i've added it with that context. Same goes for getting a haircut. I normally get a haircut in the city of Montebello, which is the only reason I ever visit that city..
I really feel like I need help in the context department, focusing on currently my "errands" areas. But as I originally stated, the problem might rest in thinking all these things should be under an "errands" context...
I'm really confused on this one and could use some help, though feel great that I've sorted out my computer/mac context. I really think the changes within the computer/mac/online/offline context is gonna improve me productivity.
Last edited by HappyDude; 2009-07-07 at 09:33 PM..