Comments on: Trick Yourself into Getting Things Done

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By: Susie Morrell

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:48:21 +0000

I love this post! Addresses obstacles I face on a repeated basis. Great solutions to staying focused and organized!

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By: Ruth Armitage

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:22:52 +0000

Hi Alison,
I love the trick yourself ploy and use it all the time. If I find myself avoiding a task, I often substitute another task that I have been putting off. For example, I don’t feel like doing my taxes so I clean the toilet instead. Then when I don’t feel like painting, I clean the toilet, or vice versa. Eventually everything gets done, and I feel like I have given myself a few breaks. Just telling myself I don’t have to do it takes some of the pressure off.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:49:01 +0000

In reply to Barbara Roth.

Barbara: Thank you for leaving this nice note. I apologize it has taken me so long to respond. I’m very happy you found us!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:41:24 +0000

In reply to June Rollins.

Timer is a good one. I like it for focus time.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:41:07 +0000

In reply to Sari Grove.

I take a nap. 😉

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By: Barbara Roth

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:26:40 +0000

Hi Alyson,
Your website and blog are contain just the info and motivation and tools I have been searching for. I stumbled into my disorganized studio this morning and started blog surfing. When I got to your sites, my search stopped. I have taken notes and subscribed to your newsletter and blog and I feel like with your thoughts and tools I will be able to move forward to more productivity in my artwork. Your tone is very accessible and friendly and I appreciate that. Visit my blog sometime and leave a comment. May I post a link to your blog on my blog? I think it would help all my artist friends. http://www.barbararoth.blogspot.com Thanks, Barbara

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By: cheryl mcnulty

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:16:58 +0000

Thanks so much for this one. This is such hard task for me. I could just sit at my desk all day and be happy just creating art, but there is so much other stuff that has to get done. I do have a hard time getting things organized and prioritizing, and I do need r to get more art out there. I will definitely try this! Thanks again. Cheryl

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By: June Rollins

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:24:38 +0000

Thanks for the Tricks, Alyson! “Set your timer” is one I want to try.
I also promise myself a reward after doing the difficult. Like if I devote Mon to the difficult, then I’ll be free to go out with friends on Fri. Guess that’s a trick-to-treat 🙂
June

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