tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post1073900948230577822..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Why You Can't Remember Stuff at Work -- and How to Get Better at ItAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-31248074355821575352017-08-18T14:20:21.254-05:002017-08-18T14:20:21.254-05:00Hi Patricia,
What great suggestions. I agree with ...Hi Patricia,<br />What great suggestions. I agree with you... that my life would be chaos without my "to-do" list and my calendar. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-856135360640257702017-08-18T13:43:49.019-05:002017-08-18T13:43:49.019-05:00I always put things I use often like keys, bus pas...I always put things I use often like keys, bus pass etc. in the same place so I never have to think where it might be. I also have a side pouch in my purse where I put things like prescription receipts, letters I need to deal with, receipts etc. That has helped me tremendously when I show up at the pharmacist, I know exactly where my prescription receipt is.<br />At work, I bring a pad and pen with me with each page dated. I bring it with me to meetings and I have it near the phone in case someone calls. Whatever I need to do, I write it down. Once I do it, I cross it off the list. Anything that doesn't get done, gets put on the page for the next day. <br />I also use tasks in Outlook, but for those on the fly sort of things where you don't have your computer, a pen and pad works great!<br />I also like to leave a 'paper trail' by sending emails. If someone tells me they will send something to me, I usually follow up with an email saying something like, Further to our conversation in the hallway. I look forward to receiving the ABC agreement. That way it is a reminder to them and to me. I then drag that email to my tasks and follow up if I don't receive it.<br />If I don't get enough sleep, my brain is mush and I really notice my memory isn't up to par. <br />I find giving myself enough time to get to a meeting, go to work, etc. helps me arrive less flustered. When I am calm it helps my memory.<br />I also find if I am organized, things will go smoother. When I am in charge of a meeting, I like to set things up ahead of time and have everything I need at my fingertips. That frees my mind to think of the more important things so I am not bogged down by little details that clutter up my brain. Patricia Robbhttp://secretaryhelpline.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.com