Tasked!

Sunday, June 30, 2024

This morning, while planning my day, I had a pleasing surprise–this is a day off from work. That’s calling for wrapping my head around, feeling free, and replanning a lot.

This day off also relieves me of having to go in and face the music. Last night, while closing the jewelry department, I became sidetracked and neglected a step in the evening’s routine—a small one and without much obvious purpose, but always getting done.

I was anticipating having to listen today about my error. Now, I can hope that that issue will seem more minor tomorrow.

My problem is that I prefer to organize and track only in my brain and rarely write a routine. Now, that must change. I did some research and downloaded a daily planning sheet. I will commit each morning to writing a plan for carrying, referring to, and adjusting as needed.

I know the Jewelry Department’s opening and closing routines well enough, but I recognize that I may become sidetracked and thus forgetful. To counter this, I will write a list of all the daily tasks required and check each off upon completion.

This is a new beginning for me. A written daily plan is undoubtedly a valuable tool for maximizing productivity. It’s a writing habit that helps to reduce stress and achieve goals. I will experiment to find the best planning style to support my evolving needs and priorities.

Dear Friends: Mistakes are simply unacceptable when it comes to fine jewelry. Diana