Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through my little “denise gomes record” project. It was kinda messy, but hey, that’s how we learn, right?
It all started when I was trying to figure out a better way to organize my… well, everything. I had this scattered mess of notes, ideas, and random files all over the place. I thought, “There HAS to be a better way!” So, I decided to tackle this head-on.
First things first, I needed a tool. I looked at a bunch of different note-taking apps and project management software. Honestly, I got overwhelmed pretty quick. Then I remembered this simple little thing I used ages ago. It was basic, but I figured it would be a good starting point. I re-downloaded it.
Next, I started outlining the different areas of my life I wanted to track. Work stuff, personal projects, even just daily tasks. I broke it down into categories like “Website Dev”, “Side Hustle”, “Personal Growth,” you know, the usual suspects. Then I created a section for each category, nothing fancy, just used a simple markdown format.
Now, the fun part: actually filling it in! I started dumping everything I could think of into each category. Brainstorming, notes from meetings, links to helpful articles, everything. It was still a mess, but at least it was a organized mess. I had to go section by section!
After the data dump, I took a step back and tried to make sense of it all. I started identifying patterns, prioritizing tasks, and setting small, achievable goals. It’s was a big old clean up job. I added checkboxes for the tasks, and even tried to link things together with cross-references. Think about it, to get from A to B, it takes C,D, and E.
This is where it got a little tricky. The simple markdown app was great for dumping information, but it wasn’t ideal for tracking progress or visualizing data. I was starting to feel stuck again. So I went back to that drawing board.
I experimented with a couple of different visualization tools. Nothing too crazy, just some simple charts and graphs to see where I was spending my time and what I was actually accomplishing. This part took a while, but it was super helpful. Found myself spending way to long doing pointless admin tasks at home. So now I give it to the partner!
I made sure I kept up with it. Every day, I’d spend a few minutes reviewing my “denise gomes record,” updating my progress, and adding new notes. It’s a game changer.
So, what did I learn from all this? First, it’s okay to start simple. You don’t need the fanciest tools to get organized. Second, consistency is key. Even a few minutes a day can make a huge difference. And finally, don’t be afraid to experiment and adjust your system as you go. It’s a process, not a destination.
Is it perfect? Nope. Still got room for improvement, but it’s a hell of a lot better than where I started. And hey, that’s the point, right? Just keep moving forward, one messy step at a time.
