Why should we bother clearing out our email inbox?
Email has a bad rap these days. Many people struggle to stay on top of the incoming avalanche, yet alone worry about clearing out the old [...]
The Stress-Busting Pre-Vacation Checklist
My husband and I have four young children and we have to come to accept that a bit of chaos is inevitable at home. But [...]
What is your backlog sweet spot?
The Sweet Spot I arrived at my favorite coffee shop this morning and there were three people waiting in line. I didn’t give this a [...]
What Is Wrong With Having a Backlog?
When we get busy, our backlog of work inevitably grows. Then we narrow it back down during the slower times. However, sometimes our backlog gets [...]
How to Stop Procrastinating
So there I was just over a year ago, at an amazing event, meeting all sorts of interesting people. I came home with a stack [...]
Kick Your Multi-tasking Habit
The irony of this time of year is that we often run like mad before we can enjoy the holiday season. 2014 plans are being [...]
Why we need to eat frogs for breakfast
“You need to eat a frog every morning” was my main message earlier today while chatting with my client Mary. She was, not surprisingly, a [...]
5 Ways We Mess Up the Most Important Productivity Principle
No matter how old I get, there is something about the back to school season that makes me want to sharpen pencils, get a new [...]
10 Reasons Why I Love Evernote
When it comes to productivity, there is nothing more important than a TO DO list. It is the foundation of how we spend our time. And without it, the potential for dropping balls and being overwhelmed is too great. I am pretty picky when it comes to my TO DO list. I’ve tried many different systems over the years. Here's why I like Evernote best of all.
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
If there is one thing that busy people have in common, it is that they are far too willing to sacrifice sleep. The problem is [...]