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I almost hesitate to write an entire post about this, but it really is one of my best tips. I keep a small notebook in my purse. I use it for all kinds of things. When I go to the bookstore to browse and see a book I’d like to read, I whip out my notebook and write it down. Then when I’m at the library, I just look at my book list and check it out.
Last week when my daughter was at soccer practice, I was bored, so I brought out the notebook, and I started brainstorming blog post ideas. I came up with about 30 ideas in a half an hour, and now when I’m stuck for a post topic, I have a list to choose from.
Sunday when I was at Sunday school, I needed to write down the prayer requests. By now you already know what I’m going to say. I took my little notebook out of my purse and wrote them all down.
I’ve been carrying my notebook around for about a year now, and I’m finding that I don’t forget things as often. When I’m at the library, I don’t have to try to remember what book it was that I wanted to read. When I come up with a great blog idea while I’m watching my kids at the park, I can write it down, rather than trust my ever-fading memory for the details. Sometimes the simplest little things are the best tips, and my notebook works for me!
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Mrs. Brownstone says:
“My name is Mrs. Brownstone, and I am a list-maker.”
“Hello, Mrs. Brownstone.”
I enjoyed this post - I’m addicted to lists! I love being able to cross off things accomplished!
Thanks for sharing!
Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife
http://xboxwife.blogspot.com/
September 25th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Sheila says:
I do that too! I love my little notebook.
September 25th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Susan says:
I have a notebook too. At first it was to record German phrases as I am learning to speak the language here. I am always learning new words and forget it as soon as I learned. Then I starting notetaking on top with recording email addresses and websites from advertising etc. There are a million things you need that notebook! Very handy.
September 25th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
SingForHim @ Real Life says:
I have just started carrying a notebook. It is wonderful! I usually have about 100 things going through my head at any given moment, so it’s great to get them out and on paper. I also write blog post ideas in there.
Next I need to get a dry erase board in my shower. I think of the greatest stuff in there, then it disappears as soon as I step out.
PS I LOVE the new design!!!! SO cute!
September 26th, 2007 at 4:13 am
Marcia, Organising queen says:
I LOVE your blog - it is soo cute!
I also love notebooks - in fact I wrote about it on my blog as my number 1 favourite organising tool
That’s how much I love notebooks
September 26th, 2007 at 5:27 am
~Amy says:
I do the same thing…but sometimes I take a picture with my digital camera so I can visually remember it also.
~Amy
September 26th, 2007 at 7:59 am
SAHMmy Says says:
Great cure for Mommy Brain! I need to incorporate the notebook idea–I’m forever thinking of a song I want to learn the words to, or a craft idea–the moment passes and the idea fades. Thanks!
September 26th, 2007 at 8:04 am
EmmyJMommy says:
Great idea! I have a calendar, but it has no room for notes…I think I will have to get me a purse size notebook! thanks!
September 26th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Lynnae says:
Amy, I love the digital camera idea! I’m going to try that one too!
September 26th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Jennifer Partin says:
I’d have a notebook too but my kiddos would want a piece of paper everytime I bring the notebook out! I’d need one of those super big ones!!
Loved the idea though—I should do that with my Palm Pilot.
September 26th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Carrie says:
Great idea!!! I did this with my cell phone!!! I never thought of a lil’ notebook!!!
September 26th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Jenny is Live & in Color says:
We need our…
Handy-Dandy Notebook!
(Lynnae whips out a spiral notebook from behind her back).
Do you have a blue spotted puppy?
Am I the only one who immediately started hearing the music from a popular pre-k show playing in the background?
I need to get out more.
September 26th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Lynnae says:
That’s pretty funny, Jenny!
September 26th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife says:
OMG! I have done EXACTLY the same things with my little notebook!…also many “to do” lists, brainstorming and a list of houses for sale in our neighborhood:-)) I also like to keep a larger notebook by my computer..no more little scraps of paper and sticky notes everywhere!
September 27th, 2007 at 3:53 am
Lynnae says:
Unfortunately I have several large notebooks by my computer, and I can never remember where I wrote things down.
September 27th, 2007 at 5:12 am
Mary @ Desinger Handbags says:
I do that too! as I’m getting older I seem to forget things - or I have so much going on in my head I have to write them down. I’m so glad I’m no the only one
January 19th, 2008 at 3:44 am