Intel® Core™ i5 processor & Win a $250 Gift Card to Best Buy
This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Intel.
Our lives have been extremely busy lately. I keep thinking there will be a break, but then something new comes up. For the past three months, we have been remodeling our house and living in a construction zone. I tried to prepare myself, but there are always surprises when you remodel. It has been a long road. I have also been busy with my job as a wellness consultant, travel, friends and family, and of course the blog.
Luckily, I am a very organized person and the queen of multi-tasking so I have been able to stay on top of most things. I’ll be honest though, it has been hard to keep up with everything while remodeling our house. Normally, I never let the laundry fall behind, I plan out our meals a week in advance, never get behind on emails, etc. But lately, I have let a few things slide, even though my multi-tasking mode has been in overdrive.
Our house is almost completed and it is time for me to re-focus. The holiday season is here and it is time for me to get organized again. I am ready to tackle my to-do lists and conquer my daily tasks with full enthusiasm. I want to stay ahead of the game so I can enjoy the holidays.
I was recently selected by BlogHer and Intel to review the Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Turbo Boost Technology, allowing me to “Get More Done in less time” and an Intel® Wireless Display (aka WiDi) adaptor. I am hoping my new computer will help me get my life in order-just in time for the holidays! I will be sharing my thoughts on Monday-so stay tuned!
And good news-YOU have a chance to win a $250 gift card to Best Buy! All you need to do is to leave a comment below and tell me how you stay on task during the busy holiday season. And for an extra entry, tweet or blog about this giveaway!
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Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for all of you!
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Google Tasks…. can add to/subtract from my list from anywhere
Great giveaway! I know how difficult it is so get organized!
fun stuff! thanks for sharing, maria!
I try to make lists in advance, especially for cooking/baking.
I try to focus on the necessary, ignore the superfluous and work hard to keep it simple. I have varying success!
Lists. I have a million lists. Lists upon lists. It’s the only way I stay organized and I like being able to cross things off when I’m done!
Lists, lists, lists! It helps me to be able to cross things off a list – even if it is something as mundane as emptying the dishwasher. It keeps me motivated!
Love this giveaway. Post it notes are my friend… that’s how I keep on top of things!
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I stay on task with massive amounts of notifications on my Blackberry, alarms all over my iTouch, and lists up the wazoo! It’s the only way!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway
I live by an old-fashioned, handwritten to-do list. If something pops into my brain, I jot it down. And as soon as I’m done with a task, I consult my list to pick a new item to cross off.
I generally take things as they come. A measure of forethought is necessary, but I’m not super organized.
I live for trying to stay organized with 2 teenagers in high school and being involved in everything it is important. I use all the help I can get lol. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
I make lists and keep them in my purse at all times
I make a list each week, categorized under “priorities” and “bonus”. It feels great when I get thru the priorities and can knock off some of the bonus!
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I always have my cell phone with me, so it is what I use to put all my calendar events. I love it because I can set a reminder with the event and it will vibrate, reminding me that I need to follow up. Couldn’t live without it!
I am a list fanatic and need them for all of my organizing needs!
I, like many others, make lists. Packing lists, to do lists, pet packing lists (they travel too), and timelines. Even if i can’t control the holiday traffic, I like to know that i can still be on top of things i can control in my life during this hectic season.
I use lots of to-do lists! And try to be as organized as far ahead of time as I can.
I use to do lists and try to take the time to just relax by the Christmas tree!
Lists. Lots and lots of lists…
I have a hardcopy calendar and a blackberry. Both keep me in line. Happy Thanksgiving.
I use lists and a calendar (Google Calendar that links to my phone). I also try to plan when I am going to do things so I don’t end up with 300 things to do the last night. I’m not saying it always works, but I try!
I make lists and lists and lists… I have the master list, that is on the back of the calendar (which has all of my events listed), and then I create a list for the upcoming week, based off of the calendar, and then I usually make a list for the current days tasks. Sometimes I feel like I spend more time making lists than I do doing the things on them! But if I write it down, I always feel less pressure
I have a day planner and google calendar. I miss my palm that crashed last year. I can relate to the remodel right now I don’t have a kitchen – it should be ready by Christmas. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I go between my iPhone calendar- it automatically updates on my computer from entries made on my phone, along with task lists. But you have to plan ahead or lists may not get you very far!
Like most people here, I use lists! Very old-fashioned lists. I actually write them on paper. I also have a little calendar where I can keep track of all hte holiday events.
I make lists and use post-it notes to remind me to do things.
I look at my list and ask myself what do I need to get done today to feel fulfilled when I go to sleep that night. Depends on my mood.
I don’t feel shy about delegating or asking for help – that’s what family is for, right
? And lists, always lists. Thanks for the giveaway!
Old fashioned written lists.
I try to get as much done as I can before THanksgiving and then just enjoy the events and parties during the season. cob
Lists are a must!
making lists, and checking them twice
I don’t stay on task, period! Which is why I am always running around the night before christmas, or begging my siblings to let me put my name on whatever they’re giving…
I have been running crazy and being somewhat organized has saved me. The one thing I would like to add is a portable scanner for recepts and business cards.
So the first thing I thought was, “What a cute iPhone case!” True story.
As for how I stay on task… lists. Lots and lots of lists. I make lists in Excel and lists on paper. I’m a definite list maker. If I don’t make one my day just kind of drifts by and I get nothing done.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Lists and more lists!!
Great giveaway!