It’s that time of year again…time for holiday parties and gatherings, shopping, traveling and stress. Ever wish you could have the gift of time management before all the festivities get underway? Look no further! Today’s post features a few tips on how to manage your...
Cyber Monday, the online cousin of Black Friday, is just two days away! Here’s a few tips to help you shop productively for those online sales and discounts. Set aside a specific time for shopping. Instead of interrupting your day with numerous shopping breaks, make a...
Need some assistance in the time management department? Here are 10 tips (five practical and five creative) to help you be on time to your next meeting or appointment: Number 10. Carry or wear a device that keeps time. An oldie but goodie…how can you be on time when...
When you hear the word ‘productivity’ do you think of processing emails in an inbox in a flash, breaking a new personal record running errands, or working quickly on a project at the office? In today’s world, we tend to gauge our productivity levels by the rapid...
Do you have a small workspace at home or at the office?Looking to maximize the workspace you do have, no matter the size? In this post…
Today’s post comes courtesy of a volunteering experience I had over the weekend towards Hurricane Sandy cleanup efforts. To make a long story short, the event was poorly organized. Volunteers were told to complete tasks, only to be told an hour later that what we were...
Need a new approach towards organizing yourself and your belongings? Today’s post encourages you to look at order in a different light: organize so that you may improvise. The idea is simple: to organize yourself with your basic needs covered so you can let your mind...
I’ve written several organizing entries here on the blog that include step-by-step instructions on how to sort and organize materials. I suggest people work off of a cleared surface such as a table, counter or freshly made bed. Why is this so important? Quite simply,...
Rounding out the other side of the time management spectrum (for a list of 10 time management truths click here), here’s a list of 10 time management mistakes. Time Management Mistake Number 10. Scheduling and timing every single task in your day. Unless you love...
Sigh, if only that vacation were longer... It sure can be downright difficult going back to work after a long, relaxing vacation. Here are a couple of tips on how to organize your first day of work back from a vacation or holiday. These pointers will help you get back...