Coaching Tip: Create A Great Ideas Page
Published on 19 Oct 2008 at 9:22 am.
10 Comments.
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Are you the type of person who has lots of ideas that swirl around in your head? Do you ever find yourself becoming confused about what to take action on because you want to pursue all the things you’re thinking about? Do you worry you’ll miss out on opportunities if you don’t follow up on each idea you have?
The truth is that it is impossible to pursue everything at the same time and be effective unless you have the resources, systems, and people to run with the ball and you oversee the implementation.
One of the ways people become overwhelmed is because they have too many things on their mind which can become a source of “mental clutter.” Timing and availability are important factors to consider when making choices to follow up on ideas. When feeling anxious and excited to go full steam on something, be sure to tune into your instincts and intuition or “gut” for perspective. Is this the right time?
By creating a great ideas page in a file, notebook, or journal, you will have a specific place to jot down thoughts and ideas you may wish to develop and pursue now or at a later date.
For example:
Next year I intend to create another program based on my “I Say YES!” manifesto (blog post I wrote on Having The Courage to Say YES). The reality is, I have too much on my plate right now to dive into developing it. So, as thoughts come up, I add the information to my file so that when I’m ready to seriously look at developing the program, I can review some of the ideas that I already wrote down. Read my article on Managing Distractions
Creating a great ideas page (or file) will enable you to free up your mind from having to remember all the things that interest and excite you! The result is having less stress and more energy and focus for what you need to do NOW to move forward on having what you want and desire.
Have a great day 
Lorraine
www.powerfull-living.biz
Davina on 19 Oct 2008 at 3:31 pm: 1
Hi Lorraine. I love this idea! A great idea page is much more inviting than a dogmatic to-do list.
I have 3 notebooks on the go. One by my computer, one in my purse and one by my bed. I found that once I created those spaces, the ideas came because they had somewhere to land.
lorraine on 19 Oct 2008 at 6:16 pm: 2
Aren’t you smart Davina!
Exactly my point. Creating a space to bring what’s in your head onto paper frees your thoughts, and creativity a place to flow. Sounds like you’ve been intuitively inspired and how great it’s working for you!
Gina Rafkind on 20 Oct 2008 at 7:47 pm: 3
Hi Lorraine,
I have an ideas booklet I use to jot down my ideas too. It is a great thing because if I don’t write it down right away, I’ll forget. Plus, like you said, we’re always trying to get so many things done that this way we’ll feel better knowing the idea wasn’t neglected, just being stored and savored for another day.
Thanks for sharing,
Gina
Evelyn Lim on 20 Oct 2008 at 10:06 pm: 4
I definitely face the problem of having too many ideas all at once. I can get easily distracted, because I really do have a lot of interests and ideally if I have all the time in the world, would like to pursue all of them.
I now have to ask myself if an idea is in alignment with my highest path and purpose, before I proceed. But I’d like to take your suggestion of putting all my ideas down in writing in a file. Who knows?…an idea from this file may be more in alignment at a later time!
lorraine on 21 Oct 2008 at 2:23 pm: 5
Hi Gina
So true about forgeting ideas! I find some of my best ideas flow when I am receiving inspiration rather than “trying” to find it! My challenge is that sometimes, they are flowing in the shower! LOL
Blessings,
Lorraine
lorraine on 21 Oct 2008 at 2:33 pm: 6
Exactly Evelyn
Divine Timing is one of the Laws that govern out Universe. Acting on an idea that is premature will affect the outcome. What might not feel right now can feel perfect later (or not at all).
My guest yesterday, Janet Attwood siad during the interview - if you feel conflicted on a decision, choose in favor of your passion.
Have a great day,
Lorraine
Tom Volkar / Delightful Work on 21 Oct 2008 at 3:15 pm: 7
Hi Lorraine,
I think it was a Barbara Sher book where she gave me this tip first. I’ve used a journal every since then. A great big one with no lines to stimulate creativity. It works well.
lorraine on 21 Oct 2008 at 3:31 pm: 8
Good for you Tom
Some of the simplest practices can be so valuable to our business and personal life. We have to remember to use them!
Xavier Nelson on 22 Oct 2008 at 7:55 am: 9
Hi Lorraine,
well said and definitely ten times more powerful than keeping long project to-do lists.
I have a project book I use that keeps it all neatly organized along with a general ideas book for those random insights.
Keep them coming
Xavier
lorraine on 22 Oct 2008 at 3:08 pm: 10
I agree Xavier
To-do lists are endless and can be a source of frustration. I much prefer this method to stay inspired and motivated about what excites me rather than things identified as chores and tasks, which have their place!
Thanks for your comment
Lorraine