Comments on: Yes, Virginia, There is Such a Thing as Being Too Organized

By: Failing to plan is much easier in the short term « Aphra Behn - danger of eclectic shock

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:11:33 +0000

[...] — Aphra Behn Longer ago than it’s polite to admit, Bloglily tagged me with the meme to ask how I plan things. I didn’t do it, because I don’t really organise myself, so it never got on a to do [...]

By: Bookie

Bookie — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:56:25 +0000

Ha Ha Bloglilly, I have finally responded to your question on my blog. I’m afraid I wasn’t much help in the organizational tips department. Read it and weep.

By: Are We having A laugh? « BOOKIE

Are We having A laugh? « BOOKIE — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:48:35 +0000

[...] I suppose it’s only fitting that it’s taken me over a month to respond to a question BlogLilly posed to myself and others on her blog in early December regarding how we go about achieving goals, [...]

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:54:12 +0000

I’ve shared a photo of my book journal–not as nice and neat as yours!! I am not a good planner, except when it comes to books, and then I am a bit obsessive. I’m not sure if it makes it easier to keep track of all the books I start (a bad habit I’ve gotten into–starting too many at once), or if it just feeds the bad habit!!

By: New moon goal setting for the coming new year « AppleJade

New moon goal setting for the coming new year « AppleJade — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:40:51 +0000

[...] Last year at Brainripples I outlined a few simple steps for setting goals. This Sunday December 9, 2007 brought us the New Moon. Many of us find it easier to set new goals when the moon begins to wax. Timely and relevant as always, Bloglily also discusses goal setting and organization in her post from last week, Yes Virginia, There is Such a Thing as Being Too Organized. [...]

By: cole

cole — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:30:51 +0000

I actually am a planner now betuz of school. I must write it all down lest I loose bits that would be costly in the grade depot for moi.

Alas, I am not funny right now. Sorry to disappoint. I am planning some things lately and it is funny you should mention….
x

By: Jana Bouc

Jana Bouc — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:15:27 +0000

I loved seeing your little checkboxes and lists. It reminds me of when I used to use a Franklin Planner (loved their wonderful papers–now I just use a Palm Treo) and it came with samples to show you how to set it up and those samples were written in a hand much like your own which I tried but could never replicate, though I did check off many little boxes.

By: openpalm

openpalm — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:38:48 +0000

Tag you’re it…see openpalm for “December Plans”
(and I don’t know how you put up with me, but thank you for doing so and for being and for giving us grace and thoughts and encouragement) –op

By: Aphra Behn

Aphra Behn — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:48:23 +0000

I accidentally dropped by and found this.

*blushes furiously at being found online at all*

I don’t know if I’ll be planning up a storm in January, but I’ll certainly blog about how I plan. (Plan? Hah!)

What stunning writing you have, my dear. I envy those neat italic hands.

Aphra.

By: healingmagichands

healingmagichands — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:48:03 +0000

Now, Bloglily, your statement above regarding not making food presents out of Martha Steward Living just reconfirms me in my belief that Martha should be banned. Or at least her magazine. Don’t forget, she has Staff.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:33:14 +0000

Your plan is beautiful – I love it! I have to say, I am thoroughly (so far) enjoying my approach to this month…if feels so much more relaxed and joyful than anything I’ve done before. And yes, I do love cards, but I know more and more people are forgoing them because they are so time-consuming. but I’ll keep writing mine until my fingers fall off!

By: bloglily

bloglily — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:35:28 +0000

litlove, As long as the way forward involves a lot of sitting around in front of the fire, drinking tea, and reading or writing, I’m there!

Yes, Carl, I am turning over a new… well, you know. I am so looking forward to reading what you have to say on this subject. I think you are so right to emphasize what’s do-able, and what’s fun. Also, that’s such a smart thing to do — to remember what worked the year before, or the project before, and what didn’t, so you can repeat the good and discard the bad. I am learning a lot from you, and the many people who have given this a lot of thought, and am grateful to you for it!

SW — Not TOO organized though! There has to be room for fun and spontaneity, as Jade says — (and thank you Jade for those good wishes. So far, it’s been a lovely month.)

By: litlove

litlove — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:25:13 +0000

You are showing us all the way forward, dear Bloglily! I am every bit as guilty of whipping myself unnecessarily, and I love the way you’ve circumvented that temptation in your notebooks (which look beautiful). You are an inspiration to us all!

By: Quilt Epiphany Blog » The plan and to-do list

Quilt Epiphany Blog » The plan and to-do list — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:08:21 +0000

[...] and her posts and encouragement about planning. She also has some wonderful things to say about being a bit easier on yourself, and not “over-organizing.” I sat waiting during LittleOne’s flute lesson the other day and sketched a rough plan, really [...]

By: Carl V.

Carl V. — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:39:08 +0000

This looks great. I love the Before and After photos. My gosh but you were an overorganized person, weren’t you?

My problem never lies in the planning, it is the follow through, and that is why I’ve tweaked what I’ve done each year to continue to make it more fun, because I do enjoy it, and to also make it more realistic and give me a better chance at success. I’ll certainly accept the tag and will post more about this as we get closer to the end of the year.

I have a feeling you are really going to enjoy this more focused and yet relaxed Christmas season.