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 [...]
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 [...]
Best Practices For Climbing Out From Under the Backlog
If your Spring has been anything like mine, you’ve been juggling a TON of work. Perhaps, like me, your backlog has grown a bit more [...]
A Dozen Best Practices for Using a “Tickler” File
There are many things I could live without. A tickler file is not one of them (at least not if I intend to continue being [...]
Being overwhelmed by paper… Globe and Mail Article
Clear Concept is excited to make our readers aware that our own Ann Gomez was called on to lend some expert advice for Leah Eichler's [...]
Do You Prioritize Like Steve Jobs?
At this time of year, a lot of people feel overworked. And this comes as no surprise. We have an epidemic of people trying to [...]
“Thank you” emails: love ‘em or hate ‘em?
The humble little “thank you” email seems to have a bad rap these days. Recipients often dismiss it as a time waster, and not for [...]
How To Start Flossing. Making Habits Stick.
Every time I used to leave the dentist I would think: "this time, I’m really going to floss." And then I do - for about [...]
Dealing With Perfectionism
Perfectionism runs rampant through the professional world and hurts our productivity and our overall health. Let me acknowledge up front that I am perfectly familiar [...]