Process That - How We Do Things

How do I process that? Understanding our personal processes is important for our own sanity, but also key to completing our work. I believe there are 3 main types process: Planner Procrastinator Frantic There are positives to planning and procrastinating, but being frantic doesn't appear to have any upside. By planning we can schedule things out and have an understanding of what is coming and what needs our attention. However, procrastinators may put off work not because they are lazy but because they do their best work when the pressure is on, but it can be a slippery slope. Finding the balance for your personal approach is what really matters. I could tell you my exact approach for the different types of work I do, but it may be a waste. My work style and process could stress you out. I'm not saying my process is perfect without room for improvement, but it works for me. When am I working on this? Currently it is slightly after 2:30 AM. Some of my process is cranking on ideas late at night (or early depending on your perspective). That is just how my mind works, so I work with it and have made it part of my process to do things late at night. Set yourself up with a helpful checklist or reminders. The reminders can be written on paper or setup in an app. The main thing is finding ways to keep yourself focused and on task. Determine what tasks are repeatable or frequent and others that are one off specific to a project or work type. When you create your process leave some room for flexibility especially if the work you are doing is new or different from previous work. Give yourself room to breathe and adapt as you learn. The only time a rigid process will work without making you crazy is if you only take one type of work and it is very specific. Remember that understanding your process and work style is just to help you become more efficient at what you are already doing. Your process doesn't have to impress anyone, it just has to work for you. After completing a project, take a few minutes to reflect on what went well and what could be improved. Use those ideas for improvement as a tool to enhance and refine your process. Your future self will hopefully thank you for that.