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.
Word Count: 413 Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes I took a Psychology 101 course way back in university and recall learning about all of the [...]
Let’s face it – we all have way too much work on the go. Most of us spread ourselves thin at the best of times. And this is only heightened with year-end deadlines and all of the holiday busyness. The challenge is we only have control over so much of our time. There are the non-negotiable deadlines, the meetings the emails, and additional holiday gatherings that leave little time to get “our” work done. And while I love the thought of cloning myself, we really do have to work with what we’ve got. Here are some key strategies to keep us calm and cheerful right through into the New Year.
A client recently told me that he suffers from ‘last minute-itis’. In other words, he puts everything off until the last minute: from preparing for [...]
If someone was to offer us $50 or $100, most of us would gladly take $100. There is nothing quite like a cool, crisp c-note. [...]
Many of us have lulled ourselves into believing that chaos is one of the constants in life: death, taxes and daily plans tossed out the window. Ironically, the things we do outside of times of crisis are the things that best prepare us to work most effectively.
We sit for too long! Way too long! And not only our bodies suffer but our brain and our overall mood and energy! So let [...]
Ah, the lazy hazy days of summer: fewer deadlines, less ‘busyness’, and more time soaking in the joys of life. Don’t you just love how this relaxed, casual feeling has followed us into September? Wait a second. Is it just me, or is life as busy as ever? I feel like that ‘zen’ summer feeling has snapped shut, as quick as a brand new school backpack. Not that I am afraid of working hard, but the 'relentlessness' gets to me at times. With that said, I am determined to maintain a teeny bit of that good ol’ summer feeling all through the fall and winter. If this appeals to you too, read on to learn how.
While I was packing away some of my winter gear I noticed a stack of neglected files in my front hall closet. Deep down, I [...]
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