A couple things about me.
I’m bad at saying no. I’ve been incredibly underwater at work lately, which is (partially) my fault. I said yes to a bunch of freelance projects thinking that my Main Job was slow and then all of a sudden got slammo’d with a couple extremely time consuming tasks at said Main Job.
I’m also a big fan of lists. Huge fan. But slightly less of a fan when the lists seem to not be shrinking. I’ll cross one task off and then feedback comes through on another thing and boom it’s back on.
And, finally, I am a problem solver.
What to do when you’re extremely underwater but also a check-things-off-the-list addict? Glad you asked. You put everything on the list.
Today my list has consisted of:
Prep for client meeting
Take out the trash
Client meeting
Ink the drawings
Clean the sink
Hang up my clothes
Freelance work for ____
Start a load of laundry
Freelance work for ____
Grocery shop
Fill up my water bottle/ stay hydrated
Finish illustrations by Thurs
Slice
Shower
Not to brag… but it’s only 2:15pm and I’ve already taken care of over half my list. Productivity is simply in the eye of the beholder.