scheduling
The Anatomy of an Effective Planner
How many calendars do you have? How many to-do lists, Post-Its, half-used planners, and random scraps of paper litter the bottom of your bag or your workspace? Maybe you’ve got electronic planning clutter: unused apps, multiple calendars, or a whole lot of time-wasters disguised as productivity tools. Whether you’re a… more >
Get 2 Things Done Free Download
The Get 2 Things Done tool is a fun, flexible way to prioritize your to do list. Head over to Design Sponge for the full explanation of how the system works. Go with the full color version, or print out the coloring book version and color it in yourself. You… more >
How to Always be on Time
Although I’ve always been annoyingly punctual, I struggled with the holy-crap-I-have-to-leave-RIGHT-NOW! mad dash after losing track of time in the morning. I’d be mostly ready to go and get sidetracked answering emails or reading blogs, which led to a chaotic and stressful throwing together of myself and stuff and running out the… more >
Wednesday Tip: Use Blocking and Themes to Streamline Your Schedule
If you feel like you’re constantly jumping from task to task and always behind schedule (if you even have a schedule), try time blocking or theme days to feel more in control. Studies have shown how ineffective multitasking is, but we still persist in ping-ponging about our day. Try one… more >