Prevent Predictable Annoyances
One of the funniest phrases I have heard in the past few months is "Pigeons of Discontent." This was meant as the opposite of "Bluebirds of Happiness", and I find that it is very apt. Essentially it is the category of items that are annoyances. And like pigeons, these are the common, garden-variety, everyday annoyances that can peck away at our happiness and contentment.
Why Being A Morning Person Is Not Essential
I see articles all the time on how being a morning person is wonderful and how you can easily transform into one. The articles generally promise sunshine and rainbows, peace and super-productivity. Bah.
What You Don’t Know About How To Use A Calendar
You probably have a calendar. Whether it is on your phone, email program, desktop, or tacked to a door, there is generally a calendar around. But the question is: are you using it well?
A Little Less Talk, a LOT More Action
Our guest author today talks about the cycle of procrastination she was caught in, and how she freed herself.
Why Task Lists Will Not Make You Productive
An acquaintance of mine is constantly making lists. She makes them on old envelopes, scratch pads, her phone, her laptop, her email and even her hand. Yet she is one of the most scattered, disorganized and unproductive people I know. She doesn't know the secret: lists alone won't make you productive.
5 Tips To Regain Your Focus and Save Your Productivity
We've all had those days that are completely scattered. Things are constantly pulling our attention this way and that, and by the end of the day, we've gotten little done and we're exhausted. Here are 5 ways to regain your focus:
Get More Free Time By Batching
Always doing more is a good way to eat up all your free time and turn into a crispy critter. By applying batching techniques to your days, you can free yourself and your time up.
A Day In The Life
Someone recently expressed an interest in how I apply all these techniques in my personal life. She wanted to know how my typical day runs. So here is a day in my life, warts and all.
