[Myrna]

as well as super deliberate and goal-oriented. How many of you have elaborate file systems, use planners/PDAs, adhere to a schedule (even when you are home from work), are into goal-setting, New Year's Resolutions, etc.? I am this type of person, and I'm curious as to whether this is a trend among the INTJs.

[jerdol]

Je's prefer to extravert decisions, so I'd imagine most INTJs are like that. I wake up early daily, during semester I make a daily and a weekly schedule, and I have very organized file systems on my computer and e-mail accounts.

[teri]

not like this at all, unfortunately everything is only organized in my head.

[True Rune]

Not I. I have a good memory, so I don't forget my plans, dates, account balances anyway.

[Zappus]

I never make schedules, or order everything around. I mean i do that when i first start something but then i just trash it all up coz of lazyness and never clean up. Still i manage to find anything i need in the mess of my head, while everyone claims that i can't...

[sircockburn]

I plug things into my phone calendar, with any necessary alarms. I also believe in goal-setting - short and long term.

99% of J's are naturally like this or better. I actually had to learn & commit to it. Only in my late teens did I nail it.

[karenann33]

I'm pretty organized but I've gotten more laid back as I age. So now it's just a basic filing system, a paper calendar, and the schedule these days gently unfolds depending on my energy level or what my kids have going on.

[Salesman]

My whole life revolves around my improvised integration of various organization and productivity boosting methodologies. In the beginning, I've had my basic life organization setup in form of linked Mindjet maps that I've borrowed from Schefren's BAP business organization and development program, and through continued research of topics of organization, productivity and project management and use of whatever was already implemented, it has morphed into something that could be best described as a mix of the best concepts from GTD, ZTD, Boyd's OODA continued Kaizen-like input-feedback-calibration process + Six Sigma business management strategy, all of which were somewhat distorted by and adapted to my peculiar preferences and needs.

People who see the way I work and manage information and tasks tend to think I'm crazy, now when I try to describe my organization strategy, I must say that they're not that far from the truth.
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But I believe it was my OCD-like obsession with organization and productivity improvement that has had the biggest effect on my business, my profits, and my educational goals, good information management framework in combination with some SRS or Spaced Repetition System does wonders for your mental information network and long term memorization.

[zibber]

I am really very sorry for the following rant, but what is the thought process behind capitalizing the first letter of a word that is not a name, which follows a comma? What is the thought process behind ending a question with a period?

Am I missing something here? Do I just need to lighten up?

[Warrior]

I like to be very organized, but I don't use a lot of systems to maintain that organization. I do like to plan out the day, but I don't write it down. I have my work calendar, which is mainly used so that other people know when I am available and can attend meetings. I have found that having some kind of big system starts to become an end unto itself and not just a useful tool.

[antistu]

Haha – zibber critique to the OP’s unorganized writing style in a “How organized are you thread?” Is that an oxymoron?

I would say the majority of people are highly organized, that’s what sets INTJs apart from the rest. I would further elaborate; I don’t need the assistance of PDAs, Planners, etc. to get organized. You can be unorganized and have such things as well. I will say, I do not rely on such trivial devices for organization. I have my own way for doing such things.

[Zsych]

I plan really fast, and no the steps or important issues that need dealing with in my head.

I have thought I should review and formalize the process a bit more though. I think TJs are more biased towards this kind of approach but they still need to actually develop and find value in it before really adopting it.

I had a priority based scheduling system with deadlines and follow-ups at one point, when I was simultaneously managing several projects - because there was no other way to really make things work. You may have a life that needs this level of organization or at least, seriously benefits from it.

[Myrna]

Lol, I always capitalize the phrase New Year's Resolutions for the same reason the Bible capitalizes pronouns whenever God is referred to. It's just that important! As for the missing question mark, afraid that was due to being drunk. Was that a good enough reason.

[Beric]

I used to keep everything in my head. I was remarkably good, though I still forgot stuff occasionally. Now I just keep everything (to-do-lists and events) in a Word document. I'm ADHD, so while I have the very strong desire to be organized, it doesn't always translate into real-world action. However, I'm still very much of a planner, even if I don't keep a great calendar.

[Asocialkat]

I'm not "super" organized, but I always have a running "to do" list. When the paper gets too messy, I copy down anything left and toss the old one out. I only use the monthly calendar sections of planners to write in appointments and such.

I also make spreadsheet budgets and tend to outline work to plan tasks for extended periods.

[Leg]

I've almost everything planned ahead.. google calendar helps.

[Thomas60]

I am more organized and layed out than most. I wouldn't say meticulous.
All my work is organized by virtue of the method I use when studying, I plan a process out that files it correctly and can cope with unexpected additions.
My desk can accumulate mess over a few days, but when there's time to relax there's time to re-organize.
I prefer some balance with efficiency, whereby organising can get out of hand of urgency and flexibility.

[M382]

70% organized.
Before child #2: 100% organized.
Until children 1 & 2 leave for college: Staying at 70%.
Organized & clean: closet, pantry, refrigerator, bathroom.
Organizers: Family calendar in pantry; Moleskine 12-month daily planner, extra small.

Not organized AT ALL (but relatively clean): stacks & stacks of papers, constantly trying to file or throw: Kitchen table & have unfortunately taken over the art studio.

[Izzy]

I'm overly organized. But I always blame that on my OCD tendancies. I don't stop with a day-planner, schedules and tasks. I organize folders, files, cabinets, cds, dvds, cleaning supplies, soups, spices...

[Nonsuch]

I'm organized, but I dare say that anyone would accuse me of being overly-organized. In fact, I don't do any more than I need to in order to get by.

[Kitsune]

I've tried using day planners, planning my weekly activities, etc., but I can never maintain it. So long as I have a general routine, I'm happy. I'd rather be reading than worrying about the nitty-gritty details of the coming week.

[Luciferus]

I am fairly organized. I use a personal calendar with daily to-do lists, read GTD and utilize the folder system, and follow a morning and evening routine very strictly (meditation, breakfast, reading the papers, and so on).

I used to be totally disorganized and uncaring in my teenage years, but I changed radically in my first undergraduate year at university and stayed organized ever since.

[SarcasticVlad]

I don't have that many obligations so I don't need to make written plans. It's all in my head.

[Lady B]

I love setting goals and working towards them, and I'll write things down that I don't think I'll remember, but I typically do fine relying on my memory. I also have a pretty set routine. I'm not physically organized, though- my room is a mess for instance.

@Myrna, "etc.?" is actually proper journalistic style.
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[Kisai]

I write down lists of things to do and cross them off. I'm not particularly organized in all aspects of my life. Generally my room is a jumbled mess, mainly because it isn't important to me where everything exactly is, just that I don't lose it. When I leave the dorm, I make sure that I have everything I need before I go as a habit.