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1. GOAL SETTING:
Perhaps you've always wanted to take a cruise, or learn a new language, or plant a garden. Goal setting will help you get there. Grab a bunch of index cards and write a specific goal on each--anything you could think of that you really want to do. Then, arrange the cards so that the goals you MOST want to achieve are on top, and the less important goals follow. Then, write deadlines on each of your top three cards, break each goal down into mini-goals, and schedule time to achieve each of them.
2. CLEANING:
Instead of cleaning your home or office all at once, clean a little bit each day. Get some index cards and write a cleaning task down on each. For example: Card 1: Clean the Bathroom, Card 2: Wash Clothes, etc. Then, place all of your cards in a box, and draw one each day--that's your cleaning task for the day. Be sure to include some FREE DAY cards in your box. If you draw one of them, you don't have to do any cleaning for the day. Hooray! Be sure to keep the cards that were already drawn in a holding box, until all the cards you inserted have been drawn. Then, simply start over again. This system works great for kids' chores too!
3. ORGANIZING A LETTER OR REPORT:
Have to write a formal letter or a report? First organize your thoughts on index cards. It's easier to do this than writing pages upon pages, and then searching for each point you made. Instead, write one thought, idea or suggestion per index card. Then, simply arrange them sequentially, and write your letter or report based on them.
4. PLANNING AN EVENT:
Index cards can be a lifesaver here. Get some index cards and write an event topic on each card. For example, let's say you were planning a party. You might have one index card for each category.
Example:
Simply jot down steps to be done on each topic card. If you're planning a party that other people are helping to organize, perhaps you can give a card to each person. Each person's responsibilities are on their own individual card!
About The Author: by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!
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01/11/2010
I keep a regular sized index card box handy. In it I have a card for each member of our family, including grandchildren. On each card I put the clothing sizes and color preferences. When I hear someone mention something they would like to have, I write it down on their card. When birthday or Christmas time comes around I have a list already made! When my mother was alive she would come to my house and say "I need to look into the box" and it would help her with her shopping. Other family members use the box, too. As an item is purchased it is marked off. Yes, a person can look at their card and see an item marked off and know they are getting it but don't know from whom. So handy and you can include anyone for which you purchase gifts on a regular basis.
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01/11/2005
I have a terrible memory. When anyone has some specific job to do, instead of nagging them, I write it on an index card in large letters and leave it in sight. Example: I write the word "Trash" on an index card and leave it out, "Oil" means to order fuel oil, "Practice" -- baseball, soccer, etc. I keep these cards handy and then pull them out as needed.
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01/09/2005
Oh I do this all the time! I LOVE my index cards! I also use them to make flashcards and are GREAT for crafts!
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