Ellen's  Personal /Technological Strategy 

 

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TOP 10+ COMPUTER TOOLS THAT I USE ROUTINELY

 

Whenever I log onto the computer I typically open the following:

 

 Firefox web-browser because I can use    Delicious Button to tag (social bookmarking)

 

 

  Gmail ## absolute highest priority to check at least once a day... usually 3 to 4 times day... not so much on weekends.

   I prefer GMail because it loads faster, looks cleaner than other mail service, I really like the chat feature integrated, search the mail, label or archive.

 

 

   Google Reader --- News and information from those things important to me.  What's new?  Ideas. Friends. Knowledge.

 

 

  Google Docs --- Since I am on a Mac...and do not own MSOffice software... this tool has become instrumental in my being able to view MS Office documents.    ALSO --- I LOVE using GoogleDocs for collaboration purposes... spread sheets/ questionaires etc.

 

  Blogger--Dashboard  -- post to one of many journals: personal growth, pain, IndyChristian, FHL, UBCafe

 

  Flickr -- photos  A big part of my presence on the web for UBCafe and Christian Outreach.

 

  Facebook - mostly check on current friend's postings and messages --Networking tool.

 

  FriendFeed - keep current with friends/happenings on an hour to hour basis.  -- personal networking-- shares and prayers.

 

 

  Twhirl = twitter : use for dings of notice when friends post and quick read window.

 

  Wiki- City Reaching  --- reading others changes; info posting reorganizing/ teaching comments. Collaboration.

 

 

 

First Things First

personal time management strategy

 

Task	Frequency	Priority
BIBLE and PRAYER/Meditation	Daily throughout the day.	Highest
Calendar	Daily	High
Contacts  [check on others]	Daily	MedHigh
Delicious	Tagging almost every time I research or Post.	Tag!!
Email	3 x day	High
Exercise	Daily  PT exercises more.	MedHigh
FaceBook	Daily	MedHigh
Family/Husband Focus	2 to 3 times a day	Very High
Finances	Minimum of 2 x week	High
Fun Activity	1-2  week	Med
Gardening	2 x week More often for harvesting.	Med
Housework	Daily	High
Journal	Daily	High
Wiki	3 x week	MedHigh
Work	daily time on computer -- sometimes less on weekend	High

 

 

 

Prioritize My Timeline

• Re-examine tasks when time is running out.  Does the planned activity fit into my focused objective?
• Okay... so not ALL of my objectives are as focused as they could be... as an creative-artist, and a chronic pain suferer... I am a bit more serendipitous and flexibility/ability-scheduled.

 

Sharpen Current Skills

• Daily practice my music skills to hone them.
• When the day is done... what did I learn today...what did I improve upon today?

 

Learning/Growing

• I will always read my Bible everyday.  I will use the Word for Today resource to help me chart a daily devotional.
• I will initiate a conversation on the way home from church regarding our morning Sunday School lessons.
• I use any opportunity that I must wait in a line to get to know something about someone standing/sitting next to me.  Often, we get around to talking about God/Jesus, blessings and prayer.
• Part of my growing can be documented in journalling. Some just for personal use.... other entries to share with and encourage others.

 

Fun/Enjoyment

• I will schedule in times for recreation and exploring the wonders of God's creation for myself and my family to enjoy.
• Play with our animals is as good for me as it is for them.
• FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE!!  Good for the soul.  Good for the body.  Good for the Spirit.

 

Disperse Info

• Who do I need to contact?  [phone, email, letter]
• Keep in contact with friends on a rotating basis (use facebook updates, walls, blogging)

 

Don't Forget!

• Keep One calendar with me at all times and up-to-date.  After supper, in the evening, synchronize this calendar with the Family Calendar in the kitchen.
• Journal for the day.  Today I'm grateful for... at least one thing.  And how God helped me in some specific way that day: or what I've learned.

 

 

From my friend Neil Cox ---

Presentation: How to Pay Attention In an Information Explosion by Neil Cox

 

The powerpoint that goes with the above presentation:

Powerpoint to the above...click here

if you open the above in a separate window you can hear Neil talking while watching the presentation.

 

the END for now.