Minimal Is Not Simple
Several people have commented to me in the past few weeks that because I prefer to simplify things, that must mean I am a minimalist. Nothing is further from the truth.
One Productivity Tool? Or Many?
Somebody asked me recently what I thought of single solution productivity tools. They mentioned a particular software that had a calendar, task list, project list, and contacts, and you could read your email from within the software. Today we will look at the difference between single- and multi-tool productivity solutions.
Consolidate Files With MultCloud
Sometimes you just need a simple solution. Like when you're trying to remember in which cloud storage you stashed a particular file. Instead of going through each one, wouldn't it be great if there was one place you could look that had all of them? There is. And it's called Multcloud.
How To Move Files Off Blocked Computers
Things you can try to get around a company's restrictions to move files off blocked computers.
Building Margin Into Your Schedule
One easy way to up your productivity and make your life less hectic is to build margin into your life. Building margin gives you a buffer between tasks, appointments and activities and can greatly decrease your stress and sense of overwhelm.
The Power of No
I started thinking about the Power of No. It's a really powerful concept, especially from a standpoint of productivity, simplicity, and simplifying productivity.
Simplifying Incoming Paper
As much as we have become an electronic society, paper still abounds. Let's talk about simplifying paper.
Make Things Easier With Appliance Timers
So many things come with timers these days: coffee makers, televisions, thermostats, and now through wi-fi enabled equipment, anything that plugs in can be set to timer via your phone. But other items can be used in conjunction with appliance timers to either replace more expensive models with built-in timers, or to add the functionality in to the item. Here are some ways to make life easier with appliance timers.