So, how many windows do you have open at any time when you are running your computer. Do you use two or more screens – I have two widescreen monitors, which are generally great for increasing productivity, but this can sometimes just mean that you have more windows open and more chaos.

Right now, I am in chaos mode, but at some stage, I will call time, say enough is enough, and detach that modem. In the meantime, here’s my count – 8 Internet Explorer Windows, which might include several sub windows, Outlook, Dragon Naturally Speaking (Voice Recognition, but when I am in un-disiplined mode like now, I switch to conventional typing), 3 Excel spreadsheets, Flash, SQL Datatabase server, Dreamweaver, one Sykpe conversation – thankfully not active! Enough! I’m not even going to begin to count.

I think I have reached the point where I need to start closing down some windows and pulling out some plugs! Is this way of working productive – well, yes, stuff is getting done, but there is no routine to it, everything is happening in a random and chaotic manner. Sometimes that can be nice, but it is generally just totally frustrating as nothing seems to ever get done.

The solution? Switch off that modem, and set out some clear tasks. Get back to taking clear breaks, and bring the week back to making a decent start in the morning, so I can be finished by this time on a Friday evening!

Have a great weekend!

Over and out,

The Mind Pilot!