Brain Flushing...

Panic panic. Rush, rush! Stress overload! Phones ringing off the hook, meetings lined up, clients waiting for callbacks; the list goes on and on. Where to start or end? Feeling a little over whelmed or maybe a lot more like that sinking feeling.

Then it's time for B-R-A-I-N-S-T-O-R-M-I-N-G! Yes, that's what I said, "Brainstorming". I Know what you're thinking as you read this. Here it is, another hair brain idea gone array. Well, you're right. This is another hair brain idea, but it's one that works!

Brainstorming works because it relieves stress, which in turn relaxes you. When relaxed thoughts flow freely and things fall into a perspective that becomes manageable. Brainstorming also puts thoughts into black and white, which makes them real, not just a fleeting thought wave. Brainstorming can be done just about anywhere and takes only 1-20 minutes to do.

This is how to Brainstorm. Have a piece of paper and pen ready. Close your eyes for 10 minutes and while closed, write down everything that comes into your mind, no matter how trivial. It could be filled with work tasks and problems at home to whatever. Once you come to a blank in thoughts flowing freely, stop. Open your eyes. You'll probably notice a pile of words scribbled here and there and everywhere, (ex; vet, meeting, client, etc.). On a separate piece of paper, write down the 3 most important things from your Brainstorming list. They could be for example; 10am meeting, vet for cat, call a certain client.

Once chosen, aim to complete these 3 tasks for this day. Some tasks may take longer. The idea is that these 3 things are the main things restricting you from getting other things done. Once completed, a feeling of accomplishment and freedom will be felt. Brainstorming is a way to see what is really on your mind.

Some people brainstorm before the day starts, others at night. Find a quiet time for yourself. Even the toilet can be a good place for this one. But wait! Don't flush this Time Management idea until you try it!

C. Dawson, media department

DOVICO Software - Time management software
P.O. Box 27058
Dieppe NB
Canada E1A 6V3

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