Are you ready to do a good old spring clean? We here, in the Alberta prairies, are just starting to see the glimmers of spring and renewed life – in between the random snow storms that just don’t know when to quit!!! Nature is beginning to wake up from its winter hibernation and with it […]
posted on April 23, 2026 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. […]
posted on March 17, 2026 by
Are You A Desk Potato?
A Desk Potato is someone who spends a significant amount of time sitting at a desk, often for work or study. Long commutes, lengthy desk sessions and nightly TV marathons … all this sitting is now called the new smoking and it’s really bad for us health-wise. Yup, I’m pretty guilty of doing marathon sessions […]
posted on March 16, 2026 by
Are You Suffering from Digital Photo Overload?
Digital Photo Overload … the overwhelming accumulation of too many digital images and videos across devices, leading to anxiety, disorganization, and difficulty in managing or enjoying them. It’s estimated there are 1.81 trillion photos taken every year – that is an astounding number and it just keeps climbing! And no wonder it’s that high. With a […]
posted on February 17, 2026 by
Beware of the Chemical Sandwich
Sandwich? What on earth has that got to do with photos? Do you have magnetic photo albums storing your old memories? They’re not as safe as you think they may be. Old magnetic or “sticky” albums contain unsafe components that act as a chemical sandwich for your photos. Here’s what is actually taking place while […]
posted on February 11, 2026 by
Are You Cheating Yourself Out Of Your Weekends?
The weekend is here! Hooray!! Finally, some relax time is on the horizon. Time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday work life. Time to unwind … laze around … hang loose … put your feet up. You know … take a break – a real break – from work. But wait. What is […]
posted on January 7, 2026 by
How to Curate Your Photos
What exactly do I mean when I say “curate” your photos? Essentially, it’s the process of selecting, organizing and maintaining your photo collection that best tells the story of the people, places and events in your life. It’s about intentionally choosing the best photos, discarding the rest and then arranging the keepers in a way […]
posted on January 7, 2026 by
The Best Productivity App Out There
Are you on the hunt for the latest and greatest productivity app? Been searching Google and reading articles with eye-catching headlines like … 44 Apps That Turn Your Smartphone Into a Productivity Powerhouse! Really? 44?? Do you sometimes get sucked into a vortex of endless options searching for that one special app that will keep […]
posted on December 8, 2025 by
Photos Are How Your Kids Will Remember You
Are you the designated family photographer? The one that’s always behind the lens taking on the responsibility to capture the memories and special events? It’s an honourable role to take on and I applaud any of you out there that are doing this. I have a question for you … Are you making sure that […]
posted on December 8, 2025 by
Practice Imperfection
Quit attempting to be perfect and begin to practice imperfection. Some tasks do not require your best effort. Learn to distinguish between tasks that deserve to be done with excellence, and tasks that just need to get done. Perfectionism impairs judgment and it seriously kills productivity. If you have perfectionist tendencies, learn to tolerate “good […]
