Hello fellow GTDoers,
The PROBLEM
I start started to clarify and organize my stuff but I came across an item that I want to use/look at later but not now, a sketchbook. This then made me realize at least a 50 or so of items I have that does not belong or will not fit into my designated reference folders and/or cabinets that I have currently set up.
The WORRY
I don’t really know what to do to be able to retrieve such items. I feel like writing down where things are on a piece of paper and placing it in one of the general reference folders will get it lost even if I organize them into a category within an alphabet such as:
Gen.Ref_A_Art_Sketching_Sketchbook_Placed [insert location of the Sketchbook].
I would have to do this with hundreds of items (hopefully no more than 100 items), which I don't have a problem with, but what I am worrying about is retrieving my sketchbook or whatever bigger and/or non-paper items when I want to
The POSSIBLE SOLUTION
I have been contemplating on making a ''where things are'' reference list with its own alpha system, with each alphabet having at least 1 page of its own. Of course I will have these items grouped together and store them at certain places for each category as well for easier tracking. But sometimes the lines can be blurry with certain items:
Where Things Are Folder_A_Art_Sketchbook_Placed [insert location of the Sketchbook].
I’m also not sure if this system I thought of will work since I am new to the GTD method. I have been wondering if it’s just a lack of experience with GTD that worries me about finding these items whenever I want to without having a designated “where thing are” reference list and just sticking to a single general reference system
Examples of items that I will sometimes use/look at:
Souvenirs, calligraphy supplies, fountain pen supplies, extra electrical cords, extra charger, board games, décor not in use yet, BB balls, candles and holders, and especially items that are not easily categorized and are in-between, occasionally or rarely used, etc
Note: All items I am Pondering about are ones I have decided to keep.
If you have any good working system in place PLEASE SHARE!!!
The PROBLEM
I start started to clarify and organize my stuff but I came across an item that I want to use/look at later but not now, a sketchbook. This then made me realize at least a 50 or so of items I have that does not belong or will not fit into my designated reference folders and/or cabinets that I have currently set up.
The WORRY
I don’t really know what to do to be able to retrieve such items. I feel like writing down where things are on a piece of paper and placing it in one of the general reference folders will get it lost even if I organize them into a category within an alphabet such as:
Gen.Ref_A_Art_Sketching_Sketchbook_Placed [insert location of the Sketchbook].
I would have to do this with hundreds of items (hopefully no more than 100 items), which I don't have a problem with, but what I am worrying about is retrieving my sketchbook or whatever bigger and/or non-paper items when I want to
The POSSIBLE SOLUTION
I have been contemplating on making a ''where things are'' reference list with its own alpha system, with each alphabet having at least 1 page of its own. Of course I will have these items grouped together and store them at certain places for each category as well for easier tracking. But sometimes the lines can be blurry with certain items:
Where Things Are Folder_A_Art_Sketchbook_Placed [insert location of the Sketchbook].
I’m also not sure if this system I thought of will work since I am new to the GTD method. I have been wondering if it’s just a lack of experience with GTD that worries me about finding these items whenever I want to without having a designated “where thing are” reference list and just sticking to a single general reference system
Examples of items that I will sometimes use/look at:
Souvenirs, calligraphy supplies, fountain pen supplies, extra electrical cords, extra charger, board games, décor not in use yet, BB balls, candles and holders, and especially items that are not easily categorized and are in-between, occasionally or rarely used, etc
Note: All items I am Pondering about are ones I have decided to keep.
If you have any good working system in place PLEASE SHARE!!!
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