There 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 …
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October 6, 2009 # 1:00 PM # Organization # One CommentHow 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 …
Write for OPTED Magazine!
October 5, 2009 # 1:00 PM # Uncategorized # No CommentHello OPTED Magazine readers!
After conversing with many of you, I realized the wealth of knowledge and experience that OPTED Magazine readers have given me to support the growing archive of content on this site. You may have a blog of your own, you may not, but the topics covered on OPTED Magazine are a part of everyone’s life — organizing, …
Organize your kitchen with $100
October 5, 2009 # 9:00 AM # Organization # No CommentWhat if you had an extra $100 to organize your kitchen? What tools would you buy? While kitchens may be the first room to be selected for a remodel or upgrade as a selling point for a home, many kitchens also lack ample storage space and beg for simple solutions to organize kitchen gadgets and food.
We took the challenge and …
Use democracy to pick a lunch location
October 4, 2009 # 4:00 PM # Uncategorized # No CommentGetting a group of people to decide on a restaurant location can sometimes be overwhelming — there are dietary preferences, locations, times and a host of other variables that are frustrating to negotiate over email. An application and website called Lunchn makes picking a location easy and fun.
Plug in your friends on different lists (for example: coworkers, family or book …
The power of a fortune cookie
October 4, 2009 # 1:00 PM # Uncategorized # No CommentAfter moving into our current home, we are in love with a new Chinese food restaurant that we stumbled upon in our neighborhood. Always a good thing to find a great local restaurant (that delivers too). So, for the past year we’ve made healthy Chinese food a rotation on the meal plan and collected a number of great fortune cookie …
Welcome new OPTED Magazine readers!
October 2, 2009 # 10:40 AM # Uncategorized # No CommentWelcome new OPTED Magazine readers!
After just over two months of blogging, OPTED Magazine has gained many new followers and enjoyed a lot of success, and I wanted to personally thank each and every one of you for participating and visiting the site!
For those who are new, OPTED Magazine is a blog and forum for Organization, Productivity, Tasking, Exceptionalism, and Decluttering solutions …
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