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Organize, Track, Succeed: Managing Volunteers Without Losing Your Mind
Are you someone who’s naturally organized — juggling multiple details without dropping a ball?
Or are you more like me, where keeping everything in the air can feel stressful and overwhelming at times?
I’ve been there. And over the years — after reading many books on organization, productivity, and time management — I’ve learned this one key truth:
Organization isn’t about finding the “best” system. It’s about finding the system that works for you — and committing to it.
Here’s what I’ve found works:
Choose one system
Commit to using it for 30 days to work out the kinks
Then commit to another 30 days to settle into a rhythm
Every new system has a learning curve that will challenge your commitment. Decide ahead of time that you will stick with it — even when it feels clunky at first.
And remember: your system should match your style.
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Post-it notes or digital lists?
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Excel, Word, paper planner, or online tool?
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Linear and logical — or creative with color-coding, bubbles, and links?
Think about moments when you’ve felt most organized in the past. What were you using then? There’s usually a clue there.
A coach once helped me design a system around my love of post-it notes — and even AI has since confirmed that it’s a strong option for how my brain works.
Try using an AI chat tool. Describe:
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How you learn
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How you like to track information
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How you want to use the information
Then ask it to suggest systems — and explain why they fit you.
Email me what you discover, and let’s work on this together so you can reduce stress and gain back time in your day.