 September 6th 2007
 Ask The Readers
 9 comments
A few days ago I came across a mini folder for index cards complete with plastic tabs from an Asda supermarket. It looked useful and was very cheap so I just had to buy it even though I have no idea what I’d use it for. A few months ago I could have made good use of it, I had always wanted to use index cards in my GTD system but could never find a suitable storage medium for them that appealed to me. Nowadays I use my weekly planner sheet which works well for so I am loath to change.
So, I am putting a question out to all my readers; how would you use this tool, pictured above? I’m open to any suggestions whether it be incorporating it into a full GTD system or using it to store recipes. I’m sure you are all an imaginative bunch so it will be very interesting to read some of the ideas :)
Reader discussion
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If you are a software developer, try using it to carry all of your CRC cards
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I saw them too as I wandered around an Asda store in Milton Keynes, what a small world. I didn’t buy one, but thought they looked like a great way to collect thoughts, quick notes… that kind of things. They’re more sturdy than a piece of paper, and could be indexed in the folder to give them some order.
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Small world indeed. My first thought was for collecting notes, I’m just not sure what sort of information I personally would need to collect at the moment. My partner is going to use hers for revision notes though.
Rolf, the CRC card idea looks good, it’s just a pity I ditched all my programming knowledege after I graduated from uni…
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Personally, I’m in the process of organizing my housekeeping chores and responsibilities. Not sure exactly how I’m going to do it at this point since I want to spread the work between my boyfriend/housemate, but something tells me index cards will be involved. Perhaps something like this would work… now I’ve gotta find one in California!
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I so want to use this for memorizing all the two letter words in Scrabble!
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Chrissy, do a Google search for index card ring binders. Though this was personally the first time I have ever seen one before in a shop, doing a quick search has bought up a few other options you might be able to consider.
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I found the exact same thing at Staples here in the States. I keep it in my knitting bag to make notes about the projects I am working on so when it comes time to write up instructions (I publish my patterns) I have all my notes in one place.
If you took the cards out and printed photos at 3×5 or whatever size the binder holds, you’d have a mini artist portfolio or family brag book.
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Nice ideas Charlene, I may see if I can print out my templates at 3×5 size. The tool definitely seems fit for note taking, it’s just a pity I’m not at university anymore, it would have fitted my purposes brilliantly. I’ve briefly tried it out as a tool for tracking any possible projects I can do for each of my roles and responsibilities. For instance with my home responsibility I’ve listed all the possible projects/actions I can do in the living room, hallway, etc.
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Yummy productivity pr0n! Here is some ideas:
- Recipes
- Menus
- Entertainment Log
- Books to watch for
- Movies to rent
- Blog post ideas
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