Productivity
Top 5 Websites for Ambient Noise to Increase Your Productivity
One of my favorite things to look for when I’m editing my life are little tweaks and tricks to improve my productivity. Getting more done in less time. That’s what we’re all looking for, right? I’ve noticed something related to my environment that you might have noticed too. I can’t seem to concentrate when it’s…
Read MoreNew! Find Your Answers in the Library
One of my favorite things to do is to curl up on the couch and bury my head in a good book. I bet you love losing yourself in a fabulous story too. I get most of my reading material from the local library because I can’t say no to free resources. It’s also a…
Read MoreHow to Get Started When You’re Completely Overwhelmed
There are always warning signs right before someone totally loses it. Maybe their desks get increasingly messier as the week goes on, empty coffee cups pile up at their feet, their eyes start twitching, and they can frequently be heard sighing or whimpering in their cubicles. Maybe that’s you? It’s been me on many occasions.…
Read MoreHow You Can Slow Down and Still Get Stuff Done
For you young’uns reading this, there was once a time when people watched advertisements during their favorite TV shows. Rumor has it that commercials still exist, but you’d never know it with the invention of DVRs, Netflix, Hulu, and the like. Also back in the day, I used to ride a triceratops to school and…
Read MoreA New Freebie for You Productivity All-Stars!
Do you remember what it was like to be 10 years old? When I was that age, I spent much of my time eating fistfuls of Nutter Butters and watching Duck Tales (woo-oooo!!!). But when I wasn’t imagining myself swimming through the mounds of gold in Uncle Scrooge’s money bin, I would play school with…
Read MoreWarning: Your Deadlines are Making You Procrastinate (for REAL!)
We’re going to take a trip down memory lane today, back to the time I was a newspaper reporter. I was a regular Lois Lane, and I even had my dark-haired, muscly, glasses-wearing boyfriend (that’d be Chris). Unfortunately, Chris didn’t wear a blue Spandex suit and save the day like Superman. But he did drive…
Read MoreTiny Tip Thursday: Choose a Theme For Your Day (and Freebie!)
Today, we’re talking about an intentional exercise that will make your day more meaningful and super productive. All you have to do is choose a theme for your day! A daily theme will set you up for success and guide your actions as you tackle your to-do list, attend meetings, run errands, or any of…
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