Evernote is my favorite note-taking app. I use every day to jot down ideas, save pictures of receipts, journal my thoughts, write new blog posts, and much more. Up until a month ago, one of …
Are You a Maker or a Manager?
Google calendar was designed for managers. Go to add an event and it defaults to a one-hour blocked appointment. This is how a manager fills a productive day. Meetings bump against each other …
When routines get in the way
“A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.” This is how Google defines a routine. Whether they are intentionally designed or habit by happenstance, we all have routines. They are …
Improving Search Online: How to Spend Less Time Browsing and More Time Solving
What do you do when you have a question? You Google it. And you're not alone in the search. It's estimated that there are 63,000 Google searches performed every second, cumulating in nearly …
The Natural Planning Method: How to Plan Better and Regain Control of Your Projects
Do you feel anxious or stressed when you’re given a new project at work? Are you getting things done, but never in a way that feels like you’re in control? Today’s world is faster, busier, and …
The Taj Mahal and the Logistics of Long Term Goals
I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal when I was in India earlier this month. Even a thick haze of air pollution wasn’t able to dampen the awe and inspiration I felt as we toured the …
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Interruption is the enemy of productivity
Your day is under siege by interruptions. It’s on you to fight back.Rework Each day at work this year has felt like a battle in a never ending war against interruptions. An onslaught of …
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Busy is a choice
How often do you find yourself running around the office trying to get everything done and finding that there are simply not enough hours in the day? Emails continue to pile up, you went to a …