The 80/20 Take on Laziness
We’re wired backwards. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we feel guilty when we indulge in something that brings us joy.
Category: Organization Tips
Reorganize your Time and Life
Effective 80/20 living is about conserving your energy for things that matter the most.
The 80/20 Time Revolution
Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. – JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE In a previous post, I introduced Richard Koch, the author of The 80/20 Principle; The Secret to Achieving More with Less. Be prepared if you decide to read this book; it will make you uncomfortable … Continue reading The 80/20 Time Revolution
Designing Your Workday
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/mature-woman-doing-finances-in-home-office-royalty-free-image/200171414-001 This post was inspired by a Fast Company article authored by Thomas Davies. Thomas Davies is a director of Google for Work and a smart guy when it comes to time management. In his Fast Company article, in fact, he disdains the idea of time management. “..because “managing” time starts from the premise that your … Continue reading Designing Your Workday
Productivity Peaks and Valleys
Since you’re not a machine, you don’t run at optimum speed and efficiency all day. There are points in the day when you’re sharp, focused and energized, and points where you’re sluggish, mentally and physically. The key to success is working with these natural rhythms during your day, maximizing your peaks and resting during the valleys.
How to Sabotage Meetings Like a Pro
A fascinating article appeared in Fortune Magazine online this week. It describes a document issued during WWII and declassified in the 1970s. It had been published in 1944 by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, the agency that preceded the CIA. It remained buried in obscurity until a few years ago when a consultant named … Continue reading How to Sabotage Meetings Like a Pro
The 4-Letter Word that Will Transform Your Day
I have a confession: I use a particular four-letter word at least 10 times a day. I’m not even ashamed to say it. In fact, I hope to persuade you to start using it too.
Find an Extra Sixty Minutes a Day: Schedule Meetings Quickly and Efficiently
Scheduling meetings with a number of participants can be maddening. Someone proposes several dates and participants chime in as the email correspondence multiplies with “reply all.” Emails cross, people change their availability, and it turns into a logistical nightmare for the hapless organizer.
Find an extra 60 Minutes a Day, Part One: Read Faster
If you’re like most of us, every work day feels like a race – one that you can never win. If you’re never able to clear your to-do list by the end of the day (and feeling stressed about it) this is the first in a series on how to gain a few minutes every day.
Getting Organized can Help Your Job Search
If your New Year’s resolution is to get more organized, you’re not alone. Most of us crave more order and less chaos in our lives. Getting organized can boost your confidence, save you time and money, and even increase your chances of getting your next job opportunity.
Your Work, Your Way 