Comments on: Time Management #4: Avoid the ‘Sisyphus Effect’ of Endless To-do Lists http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/ BoDo Business of Design online Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:25:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 by: » Time Management #1: Why You Need to be Organised to be Creative BoDo: Business of Design online » Blog Archive http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-8648 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:32:48 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-8648 [...] Avoid the ‘Sisyphus effect’ of endless to-do lists [...] […] Avoid the ‘Sisyphus effect’ of endless to-do lists […]

]]> by: Mark McGuinness http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-7860 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:54:47 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-7860 Thanks Helen, yes it makes a big difference to write down specific next actions - I usually find I can stop thinking about something once I've decided what to do next. Thanks Helen, yes it makes a big difference to write down specific next actions - I usually find I can stop thinking about something once I’ve decided what to do next.

]]> by: Helen Emmerson http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-7605 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:50:58 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-7605 When reviewing my to-do lists, I find the most powerful and effective way to ensure I actually DO the tasks on my list! is to specifically note down the NEXT ACTION I need to take on any given task/project. (as given in David Allen's book) When reviewing my to-do lists, I find the most powerful and effective way to ensure I actually DO the tasks on my list! is to specifically note down the NEXT ACTION I need to take on any given task/project. (as given in David Allen’s book)

]]> by: Time Management #5: Get Things Done by Putting Them Off Till Tomorrow http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4952 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:41:57 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4952 [...] In my last post, I described the problems created by a never-ending stream of incoming demands: on the one hand, the constant interruptions can destroy the concentration required for creative work; on the other, endless to-do lists create the ‘Sisyphus effect’ – a feeling of hopelessness and demotivation. Some great reading and tips to be read over here! Click to visit article >> [...] […] In my last post, I described the problems created by a never-ending stream of incoming demands: on the one hand, the constant interruptions can destroy the concentration required for creative work; on the other, endless to-do lists create the ‘Sisyphus effect’ – a feeling of hopelessness and demotivation. Some great reading and tips to be read over here! Click to visit article >> […]

]]> by: Time Management #4: Avoid the ‘Sisyphus Effect’ of Endless To-do Lists http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4773 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:43:44 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4773 [...] Imprisoned in the ancient Greek underworld as punishment for his earthly crimes, Sisyphus was famously tortured by a never-ending task. He was condemned to roll a huge rock up a hill – only to watch it roll back down and have to start all over again… Wow this article pretty much sums up my average day! I’m freaking fed up with interruptions at work!! I use the day at work not getting any concentration and little work done at all, and lets not forget all the time wasted in meetings!! I usually end up getting some real work done at night, for the last 3 years i’ve been working after I come home to get things done, i’m getting pretty fed up with the whole occupation, i’m seriously thinking of getting a brand new job and quitting my current job. Was nice to read this article though.. I really miss the good old days when I made websites as a hobby… maybe its time to call it quits and get a real job?? LOL :o) Click here for the article>> [...] […] Imprisoned in the ancient Greek underworld as punishment for his earthly crimes, Sisyphus was famously tortured by a never-ending task. He was condemned to roll a huge rock up a hill – only to watch it roll back down and have to start all over again… Wow this article pretty much sums up my average day! I’m freaking fed up with interruptions at work!! I use the day at work not getting any concentration and little work done at all, and lets not forget all the time wasted in meetings!! I usually end up getting some real work done at night, for the last 3 years i’ve been working after I come home to get things done, i’m getting pretty fed up with the whole occupation, i’m seriously thinking of getting a brand new job and quitting my current job. Was nice to read this article though.. I really miss the good old days when I made websites as a hobby… maybe its time to call it quits and get a real job?? LOL :o) Click here for the article>> […]

]]> by: Mark McGuinness http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4735 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:39:28 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4735 Mjoshua - ouch! If the Sisyphus effect is the only thing making you hate it, hopefully we can sort that out for you - suggested solution coming up next week... Chris - ouch again! Hang in there, there may be an alternative to closing the door. Mjoshua - ouch! If the Sisyphus effect is the only thing making you hate it, hopefully we can sort that out for you - suggested solution coming up next week…

Chris - ouch again! Hang in there, there may be an alternative to closing the door.

]]> by: Chris http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4682 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:06:53 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4682 I need to find a solution to the interruption problem because I have a storefront / office and I can't keep people from walking in the door. But from your post I'm actually considering a "we're closed" time during the day and locking the doors. I need to find a solution to the interruption problem because I have a storefront / office and I can’t keep people from walking in the door.

But from your post I’m actually considering a “we’re closed” time during the day and locking the doors.

]]> by: Mjoshua http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4681 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:41:56 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/time-management-avoid-to-do-lists/#comment-4681 The Sisyphus effect has been making me hate my job. Good post. The Sisyphus effect has been making me hate my job. Good post.

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