Packing (Systems)
- Black or Tan?
- Hat.
- Shirts. Coat. Sweater.
- Underwear
- Pants. Bathing suit. Belts.
- Socks. Shoes.
- Toiletries.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Check.
Ready to go.
How do you pack for a short trip?
It's easy if you have a system. What I just listed is my system that developed over 20+ years of weekend trips for meetings.
Early on, packing took a lot of time. I was disorganized. I packed more than I needed...or missed essential items. And over the years, my system became a habit. A habit that I could easily replicate, document and teach. Much like other programs that I have developed for better decision making (ThoughtCrafting) and transformation of ideas to actions (Fall Forward).
Systems Work
Not only do systems work, but they also make life easier and surer. You don't spend time and energy on the "how" (that's the system), but on the "what" (which is what you want to get done).
For example....my packing system.
- Pick a color of pants so everything can coordinate. Tan or Black.
- Starting from the top of your head, to your feet, in order, one at a time, pick the clothes you need for that part of your body. Head. Chest. Legs. Feet. Each time, remembering what color scheme you picked in step 1. Don't pack brown socks or brown...