The word productivity typically connotes activity. Sure you can be active, but just how useful is that activity if it does not help you in your attempt to produce something? Or even worse, what if that activity actually lengthens the amount of time it takes you to...
Sometimes we put our personal projects and tasks on the back burner in lieu of work and school. Have you ever had a personal task that you wanted to get to, but just seemed to drag on? I mean on and on and on? It’s time to put yourself first! Here’s a few ideas to get...
Want to be more organized this school year/semester? If you are a student (or a parent of a student) do you have your back-to-school cheat sheet in hand? Wait…huh? Back-to-school cheat sheet? Okay, here’s a hint: it is probably already in your possession. Still...
Ever run into a perpetual cycle of trying to remember tasks: “I’ve got to do A, B, and C, wait, but what was D? I think there was an E as well…what if I forget something?” It’s time to take time out so that you can tackle tasks. Why waste mental energy trying to not...
Rotating clothing during the year helps keep your wardrobe free of seasonal clothing anomalies (heavy wool coat in humid, hot weather anyone?) and improve daily, usable space in your closet, dresser or bureau. Here are some steps to help get you started: Step 1: Plan...
Ever wondered where you should begin when organizing a room? Here’s an exercise to help you get thinking about how space is utilized and what matters to you most when it comes to becoming more organized. You’ll need a pen or a pencil and a sheet of paper for this...
Whether you are within a day’s drive or must fly several thousand miles to campus, here’s a few tips for packing and organizing a dorm room. AT HOME Packing a dorm room. Draft a list of items based on dorm room “zones” (see image at top) and revise your list as...
Overwhelmed with lots of messages in your inbox? Here’s a few tips to help you get a grip on email: Actively Maintain Emails Just as you would tend to a garden regularly to weed out undesirable plants, you must weed or maintain your email messages on a regular basis...
There are times in life when we have to think, sit down and plan out a course of action. There are other times when it pays to not do so much focused thinking, planning or analysis. Consider taking a breaking from thinking and just do something! Huh? It’s pretty a...
Today’s post seeks to answer that age-old question, “What items do I need when I switch bags?” Sometimes you may not mind carrying around miscellaneous items with you in your purse or bag on your daily errands, and other times, well, that’s another story. Sometimes...