Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi Jessie, I write everything down. Keep a BIG legal pad on my desk and write things down as they pop into my head. I spend some time " organizing " the list several times per day. Before I go home I make a list for the next morning and leave it in a prominent place on my desk, so I'm not lost when I get there first thing in the morning. I have my own office, so I use my break time to shut out the lights, lock the door, put a matt on the floor and relax totally for about 15/20 minutes. I get up and stretch several times per day...it seems to keep the blood flowing and helps w/ the fibro fog. I try to relax when I have to talk to clients, staff, etc. and accept that sometimes I'm gonna say one word when I mean another. I usually laugh it off. What I need to do is structure my work time better and stop working a few 12 hr days and just a few hrs other days to make up my 40 per week. The long days I pay for. I need to pace myself. And still, there are days when the fog is debilitating to my work. But the things I have mentioned " help " . I hope others post on this topic too, cause I could sure use some pointers. Gentle hugs, Shari > > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me to > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > suggestions? > > Thanks, > Jessie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Keep a notebook amd write thoughts down as you think of them. Like what to do next, etc. I do this at home. I cannot remember diddly squat., lol. Good luck. [image: debHMNote12-vi-1.png picture by herbalady] > Hi Jessie, > > I write everything down. Keep a BIG legal pad on my desk and write > things down as they pop into my head. I spend some time " organizing " > the list several times per day. Before I go home I make a list for > the > next morning and leave it in a prominent place on my desk, so I'm not > lost when I get there first thing in the morning. > > I have my own office, so I use my break time to shut out the lights, > lock the door, > put a matt on the floor and relax totally for about 15/20 minutes. I > get up and stretch several times per day...it seems to keep the blood > flowing and helps w/ the fibro fog. > > I try to relax when I have to talk to clients, staff, etc. and accept > that sometimes I'm gonna say one word when I mean another. I usually > laugh it off. > > What I need to do is structure my work time better and stop working a > few 12 hr days and just a few hrs other days to make up my 40 per > week. The long days I pay for. I need to pace myself. > > And still, there are days when the fog is debilitating to my work. > But > the things I have mentioned " help " . I hope others post on this topic > too, cause I could sure use some pointers. > > Gentle hugs, Shari > > > > > > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me > to > > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > > suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Jessie > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the > list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with > your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as > well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls > don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make > that situation better. > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day > pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > Have a nice day everyone. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me to > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > suggestions? Yes. First, make sure your workspace is as quiet as you can make it. If you're in a cubicle situation, see if your mgt is open to asking the population to keep the noise down if it's a problem, or to give you office space if you can't concentrate. Second, write it donw! Does your work computer have a calendar or scheduling program? For example, a lot of companies use Lotus Notes, which has a scheduling and task function. Take a minute if you can at the beginning of your day and plan out your tasks, if that's how your day works. If you need to, plot out what you need to do for each task. Try to figure out how long it should take you and work toward that. You can even set reminders or alarms. I'm at home now, but I use my Palm Pilot Tungsten E (several years old) to track tasks. I can make a list of tasks, and attach a notepad to each to break it down if I need to. You check them off as they're accomplished. I keep my activity log on the calendar function, and can then upload it to my computer and print or search if I want. If I were still working, it would be a great help in compiling weekly status reports: I'd have a list of what I've done each day. I don't have a cellphone now, but most come with alarm and calendar functions. A notebook or steno pad is better than nothing if you don't have any of those. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 When I used to work for a clinic, I kept a tablet next to me to jot things down on. Also use Post It notes, too. Being unemployed now, I write all important information in my Day Planner. Also hang home-mode notes to remind myself of certain things. Have an alarm on my cell phone to also remind me of something. Debbie L > > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me to > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > suggestions? > > Thanks, > Jessie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Noise is my biggest distraction and worst enemy at work! I found that quieter surroundings help me concentrate better. Not possible at work during a regular work day, even with my own office I have to listen to the radio on the showroom floor, chatter from salesmen and customers on the showroom floor plus the phone ringing because every call that comes into the dealership I work at rings through my phone (one of three receiptionist phones). Having to help answer the phone is horrendous on me trying to get work done, I always forget where I was by the time I get back to my work. I wish my boss would let me shut my door and put a do not disturb sign on it!! That idea got shot down quickly though, they like to be able to " see " that you are working. I just started using the note/alarm feature on outlook express and it is helping with projects/reports etc that have a deadline. I also use a digital voice recorder when in the car or at home and record things I think of that I need to take care of at work, or even things that I need to take care of in general so that I do not forget them before I have time to write them down in my day planner. Love all the tips and ideas! N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thanks, Debbie. It seems that everyone keeps a notebook or tablet close at hand. And Post Its are invaluable! Not to mention cell phone alarms. Jessie > > > > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me to > > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > > suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Jessie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 , All of your ideas are terrific, but I especially like this one because I've seen it suggested elsewhere but didn't see how it might work for e. You've included enough detail for me to get an idea of how it can work for me. Thanks! Jessie > > > I'm at home now, but I use my Palm Pilot Tungsten E (several years > old) to track tasks. I can make a list of tasks, and attach a > notepad to each to break it down if I need to. You check them off > as they're accomplished. I keep my activity log on the calendar > function, and can then upload it to my computer and print or search > if I want. If I were still working, it would be a great help in > compiling weekly status reports: I'd have a list of what I've done > each day. > > > Z > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 > > > Love all the tips and ideas! > N. > Me, too! People have suggested some terrific ideas. Once I wrestle this particular issue to the ground, I'll report back on what worked for me. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Jessie, I would suggest using a planner and A notebook style 3x5 cards. The planner will keep track of daily tasks and the cards cand keep track of spacific taasks and break them down including any important words you may ned to complete the task. You can also use a phe call book that has carbon pages so if yo give someone a message, you have a copy so you'll remember later and add some notes to yourself to comeplete a task. Use highlighters to color code tasks so that you can find then easier. Since I don't know what you do at work, that is the best I can do. JudyMer ---- Jessie MacMillan jessiemacmillan@...> wrote: > I'm coming to grips with the way fibro fog has made it hard for me to > keep track of what I need to do when at work. Does anybody have any > suggestions? > > Thanks, > Jessie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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