A quick post about what I have done to be more organised this year. Mainly online, but not all.

1. Started using a filing cabinet at work – It’s been empty for a while, so I’ve started using it. Manila folders in hanging files. I now have an empty “in” tray on my desk
2. Started using the Emergant Task Timer – Saw this on Lifehacker ages ago, and decided to start using it. A very basic (but well thought out) PDF template from David Seah. I’m really enjoying how it works, it makes entering my times into MYOB a lot quicker, and I can keep my times separate from my notes.
3. Started Tracking a lot more in RTM – I have lists for each client, and lots of tagging. Still not as many tasks as @pureandapplied, but that would be worrying
4. Cleaned my Inbox – My Gmail Inbox only ever has 5-10 messages in it. I am now doing the same thing for my work email. All my old email has been put in an “Archive” folder (not ideal, but I can’t be bothered organising them all for organisations sake). All new email is now being put into client folders if it needs to be kept, an “Internal” folder for office correspondence, or the archive folder if I’m scared to delete it, but will probably never look at it again. Anything else is now deleted (it used to just sink down my inbox).

This post also marks my re-entry into the Blogosphere. The way I see blogging has changed a bit since last time – I think this attempt will be more useful, and I will be more motivated to keep posting.