Paauwerfully Organized - Six Step Weekly Planning Process

SAMPLE PERHAPS LIST

The perhaps list takes the place of a "to do" list (which I call a "do-do" list). The perhaps list is different from a to-do list in the following ways:

A to-do list infers that you already have intent to do it, and a perhaps list infers no commitment. It is a place to park your ideas -- not necessarily a commitment to do the activity.
It represents ideas that perhaps you will do this week or perhaps you will do another week -- even if you are committed to doing the activity, it does not lock you into doing it today.
The perhaps list is organized by your key roles, which are developed to implement the weekly planning process outlined on this web site. A to-do list is one long list with no order of priority and no way to select activities in a balanced way that supports your multiple key roles.

My perhaps list is kept on my computer and I make frequent additions and deletions. I review it when I do my weekly planning. Below is an example of what a perhaps list looks like.

Self (listed by 4 human dimensions of self)

Physical
health club 3x/wk. for one hour each
treadmill at home
take vitamins 2x/day with meals
sleep 7-8 hours each night
relaxation/deep breathing/meditation
bike
walk (with dog, family, friends)
hike
play racquetball
play basketball
plan balanced, low-fat menu for the week
select healthy choices when going out to eat
use 12-minute rule; no food after 7 PM
protect skin from sun damage
Mental
weekly planning meeting for self & business
keep appreciation log--count my blessings
keep daily journal
keep "future worry" log & review to see what really happened
take risks; do something I wouldn't ordinarily do
Read these books:
    Xxxxxx
    Xxxxxx
Spiritual
Read these books:
    Xxxxxx
    Xxxxxx
bless my food
honor my guiding principles daily
church on Sundays
daily prayer/meditation

Social
get together with a neighbor or friend
invite friends over for dinner
plan special activity with friends

Wife
share appreciation
be active--play a sport together
pick something form 52 Tokens of Affection
schedule 30 minutes/day and be a reflective listener

Family Member
family activity on Sunday night
call Mom
plan activities with nephews
call sister
invite in-laws for dinner

Mother
reduce power struggles
be non-judgmental
give advice only when asked
show affection
model imperfections & taking chances
notes in lunch
101 Special Ways to Be a Mom--pick an idea a week
positive feedback with enthusiasm!!
play games as a family
bike ride

Friend
Michele- call or write
Pat- call or write
Dori- get together
Plan a vacation with friends
Plan vacation cruise with Smith family

Volunteer
Choir and solos at church
Serve on a NAPO committee
Contact YWCA to schedule free workshop for single mothers

Singer
develop sacred repertoire
contact Seattle Mariners about National Anthem dates
play piano

Business Owner (listed by sub-roles)

Marketing Director
Revise marketing plan
Revise web site
Write online monthly newsletter
Attend networking functions
Send press releases
Public speaking
When contacting print media, include photo of me or before/after photos of my work Evaluate effectiveness of web site and make changes accordingly
Put press release on web site

Business Manager/Administrator
Revise business plan annually; review quarterly

Service Provider (organizer & coach)
Coaching- offer first call complimentary
Organizing- develop National Get Organized Week plan

Speaker/Presenter
Solicit speaking engagements from the following organizations:
    Xxxxx
    Xxxxx
    Xxxxx
    Xxxxx
Set up Lunch & Learns at various companies (review Book of Lists for ideas):
Research local Toastmasters times and locations for meetings

Lifelong Learner
Attend NAPO Conference
Attend CRN meetings quarterly
Meet with other professional organizers and coaches
Read NAPO newsletters
Read these books:
    Xxxxx
    Xxxxx