Task Tree

Today was supposed to be a major schoolwork day for me, but with the election going on, plus the million things rolling around in my mind, I have not been able to focus.

Mom recommended a dorky, but very effective idea of writing everything that I need to do on individual pieces of paper and sticking them up on the wall. This way, I don't have to think about anything; I have a visual representation right across the room.

Arranged vertically, as the "trunk", are all my papers/projects/presentations. Horizontally are the different steps needed to accomplish each task, in order, starting with the first step on the outside, and the last step on the inside. As I complete each step, I remove it from the wall and "prune" my tree. I think I'll take a picture each day to see how much progress I make. 

My mind feels less cluttered, but now I'm tired. I HAVE to get my October paper finished tonight. I better go pour myself a 3rd cup of coffee, make camp,... and mute that darn t.v.