posted on June 22, 2016 by

Search. Don’t file!

How much time do you spend filing emails? How much time do you spend looking for an email you’ve filed? A study done by IBM asked the question … “Am I wasting my time organizing email? Basically, the study’s goal was to determine what takes less time – searching through your inbox to find a […]

Filed Under: Digital Organizing, Email Management, Organize, Productivity, Quick Office Organizing Tips, Stress relief
posted on May 9, 2016 by

Unplug Yourself

We’re plugged in 24 hours a day now. We’re all part of one big machine, whether we are conscious of that or not. And if we can’t unplug from that machine, eventually we’re going to become mindless. ~ Alan Lightman The laptop on your desk, the netbook by your bedside, the smartphone that’s never very […]

Filed Under: Balance, Calendar & Planning, Prioritizing, Productivity, Quick Office Organizing Tips, Stress relief, Task & Project Management, Time Management
posted on April 11, 2016 by

Productivity Myth #1: I Can Do It All!

Like it or not, you cannot do everything you want to do, need to do, would like to do, should do, and have to do. Not only do you have to contend with your ever-expanding task list, but there’s also the endless connections, interruptions, distractions, and time demands that are coming at you at an […]

Filed Under: Balance, Life-Work Balance, Prioritizing, Productivity, Quick Office Organizing Tips, Stress relief, Task & Project Management, Time Management
posted on October 11, 2015 by

Small changes. Extraordinary results.

Do you ever struggle with changing habits or implementing new practices? You may have the best intentions but somehow, in some way, obstacles keep getting in your way and derail you from reaching your goals. Mostly those obstacles are the brain’s natural response to change. As a result, change can often be met with emotions […]

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posted on July 25, 2014 by

Buried in Paper?

If paper is covering every surface in your workspace and you’re feeling as if you may end up buried under all of it someday, then perhaps this tip may help you decide how to qualify whether a paper gets to stay or not. Question every piece of paper before you keep and file it. Do […]

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posted on July 25, 2014 by

Take a Break

If you feel as if the day is spinning out of control and your stress level is rising – take a break. You’re probably not performing at your best anyway, so why not take a break? Go for a quick walk – outside preferably. Change up the energy by removing yourself – physically – from […]

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posted on November 21, 2013 by

Do you suffer from Busywork Overload?

With all of today’s digital chatter, it’s easier than ever to lose control of one’s schedule and goals. After all, we’re bombarded with emails, tweets, and phone calls – each one expecting a real-time response. In this environment, one could spend an entire day doing a lot, while accomplishing very little. Stay focused on your […]

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posted on September 26, 2013 by

2 simple steps to getting your desk organized

It’s just takes 2 simple steps to get your desk organized and will take you in the right direction to being more productive as a result … 1. Eliminate the superfluous – that’s right. Get rid of the things that don’t belong on your desk. This is your command post – where you likely spend […]

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