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Confessions of an Organizing Junkie
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 knew they were there, but I just wasn’t prepared to admit it yet. The problem is, once I had those files in my sight, other images started flooding to mind. [...]
Posted in Time Management Also tagged accountability, action items, goal setting, key priorities, planning, prioritization, procrastination, To Do List, workplace productivity 1 Comment
Drowning in the Details
So much is said about our big priorities. Yet we know that the finest performances in life are often differentiated by the smallest details. And it is often these very same details – the little things – that can trip us up. Professional athletes recognize that the slightest change in momentum can result in the [...]
Posted in Information Management, Schedule Management, Time Management Also tagged Delegating, details, goals, time saving, Touch it Once principle Leave a comment
We’re Due for a Simple Productivity Tip
Many people are overwhelmed by the thought of getting organized. Managing the avalanche of information can be a bit like drinking from a fire hose. It’s been said that a weekday edition of The New York Times contains more information than the average person was likely to come across in a lifetime in the 17th [...]
Posted in Information Management Also tagged distractions, focusing, productivity techniques, time saving, workplace productivity 1 Comment
How to Create the Perfect To Do List
The To Do List Backlash At a recent productivity workshop, I was telling everyone that the root of any good productivity system comes down to the simple To Do List. Based on the reaction from the audience, I almost felt like I had to run for cover. “To Do Lists don’t work for me!” “I’ve tried [...]
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Do You Face One Emergency After Another?