Post 28 "Get everything out of your head"...

Getting Things Done by David Allen: "Get everything out of your head. Make decisions about actions required on stuff when it shows up - not when it blows up." Very good advice! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Things_Done#Process
I really liked all the choices available for organizing "stuff". It will be very helpful for me at home, but not sure how it will benefit me as much at work. We have certain tasks that we are assigned on a regular daily basis. These things, because we do them every day, have already been developed into a habit. When a training class is scheduled or there is an additional task that needs to be worked on or completed, then a calendar or "bla-bla list" is good. I plan to set up the Google Calendar and try to use it instead of using my daytimer, but for now I have set up a bla-bla list. http://www.blablalist.com/ The only thing: what happens if the power goes out?? Do the things on our list get put on hold because our list is inaccessible?? Do we miss a meeting? Or do we make sure we print out a copy each day? I have been happy using paper, but I guess the trees aren't so happy about it. HA! I know that I get more done at home when I make a list and look at a calendar...and would hate to have to log on to a computer every time I need to look at my list. For me, it would have to be printed out and stuck on my refrigerator. Birthdays are important to me and I keep those on a very accessible calendar so that I don't miss any family birthdays.
Here at work I don't have my own workroom computer so it's very hard to become close friends with my files and calendar at work. There are times when I can't find an available computer to use because they are all being used...even the laptops. I think if I had my own computer then I would use it more often, and have more files, and hence, need more help organizing them.
This generation will probably log on to their computers first thing in the morning so they can organize their time for the day. What will happen to a person's memory? Will it decline because they have placed so much dependence on their electronic lists and calendar? I'm not sure, but I think it may free our minds to enjoy life more. Perhaps there will be less stress about whether we HAVE forgotten something. I know I have OCD at times, but time is precious to me. Anything that can help me have more of it is welcomed.