My to do list, even printed in 8 point font with double columns, could be an inch thick stack of paper. And it seems that no matter how much progress I make with my list, the tasks keep on comin’. Such is life, which is why it’s important for me to test different strategies for tackling my list and making …
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Home » Archive » October 2009Free day of the week clothing tags
October 14, 2009 # 11:00 AM # Tasking # No CommentFunctional, practical and cute beyond belief.
Living Locurto is featuring printable days of the week clothing tags to use in your closet. While the post discusses them as a system for kids, it’s not a bad idea for adults either! The colorful tags are placed over the hanger in your closet so you can plan out your outfits for the week …
Ask a friend to join you on your next voyage
October 9, 2009 # 11:00 AM # Uncategorized # No CommentThis post is part of a series called “Fortune Fridays”, inspired by motivational fortune cookie slips. Read more.
Vacations are an adventure, and even a business trip can be energizing, despite the work purpose for which it is intended. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with a regimented routine, where visiting anywhere but your home, office and errand route …
Top 8 printable productivity forms
October 7, 2009 # 11:00 AM # Tasking # 3 CommentsOrganizing and planning can be fun, especially with the perfect tools to fit our needs and our lifestyle. There are hundreds of companies and creative minds developing forms and guides to keep you on top of your life. Printable planning solutions are one of these tools.
Printable forms are a great alternative to purchasing a hardcover planner and tend to be …
Use the blitz approach for your to-do list
October 6, 2009 # 4:00 PM # Tasking # No CommentWhat is the blitz approach you ask?! The blitz approach involves rapidly moving through your to-do list by completing the small, less time intensive tasks in one batch. If things are being added to your agenda faster than you can complete tasks already on the list, this approach is a huge confidence booster.
Think about the times when you complete a …
How to delete iPhone icons to organize your phone
October 6, 2009 # 1:00 PM # Organization # No CommentThere are tens of thousands of apps for the Apple iPhone and after using a trial and error strategy for testing out your favorite productivity apps or games, you could quickly find yourself with several screens of apps, many of which you never use.
When you purchase an iPhone, the phone comes with a standard set of apps and icons on …
How to stay productive during a conference call
October 6, 2009 # 9:00 AM # Productivity # No CommentI received a question from Ashley the other day where she expressed her frustration at her organization’s frequent, unproductive conference calls and how much they affected her productivity. Here’s what she said:
In a fit of frustration I’m calling on you for help! My business has a habit of scheduling conference calls for everything! Sometimes we have calls to plan future …
Address incoming paper immediately and make it a habit
October 5, 2009 # 4:00 PM # Decluttering # No CommentPaper might be thin, but the sheer volume of it entering our homes is bound to create clutter and unnecessary piles in numerous places. One of the best habits you can form is committing to address incoming paper the moment it comes through your front door. Here are some examples and how to take action:
Mail — as soon as …
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