Key components of any good time management system are; planning ahead, prioritizing, and using and maintaining a complete to-do list. But sometimes when you look at your “to-do” list you get overwhelmed. It’s as if you have more on your plate than one person can accomplish in a lifetime. If that’s the case, maybe it’s time to start a “Not-To-Do-List.”
They say an elephant never forgets. But in today’s world how well would the average elephant fare? I’m glad I am not an elephant (on so many different levels), but there is a tool that gives me an elephant like brain and allows me to save as well as organize and access information whenever and wherever I need it – Evernote. On a basic level Evernote is...
For many people the words, "get organized" invoke images of drudgery, overwhelm, and something they will never do. But if you realize there are a lot of things you can do when you only have a few minutes, getting clutter under control may seem more achievable. Things you don't want to do often take less time then you originally thought. In 15 minutes you can tackle...
Making lists to organize thoughts and information can be very helpful, but it is also the equivalent of buying a bunch of containers to organize a physical space. The lists, like the containers, won't suddenly make you organized if you don't first sort through the clutter and get rid of the unnecessary items. In order for lists to be effective they need to be...
I'm a big believer in planning and setting up systems when you are trying to be more organized. However, sometimes [...]
We all know there are only 24 hours in a day, yet many of us pack our schedules believing that somehow we'll discover those magical additional hours. The hours will appear out of nowhere, and allow us to accomplish everything on our to-do list and still have time to relax. It's a crazy philosophy, yet one I see far too often.
Are you still waiting for the "paperless society" that was predicted so many years ago? In reality the amount of paper coming at us has only increased, not decreased. The U.S. post office delivers over 550 million pieces of mail each day, much of it junk mail that we never even need to look at. From working with many clients over the years...
"Take a pill, it will make you feel better," or "Buy this revolutionary exercise equipment and you'll be 10 lbs. thinner next week!" We all want quick and easy fixes to our most pressing problems, but quick and easy does not always solve the problem. In terms of time management, there are tons of tools out there to make you more efficient: calendar programs,...