Have you ever thought…. “I’m the only one who gets it right, so I may as well do it myself.” “I like it a certain way, so I’ll just do it.” “There is no one else that can do it.” If...
Read moreDon’t do it all…Delegate!
Posted 21 days ago
Want to be More Productive? Get Moving.
Posted May 5, 2021
The message of regular exercise to promote wellness is not new. However, did you know that exercise or movement of any kind can be useful in the workplace? In the ‘sit less, move more’ workplace study results indicated an...
Read moreEat the Frog!
Posted April 5, 2021
Eat the Frog! Procrastination – the act of delaying or putting off a task. At some point, we all procrastinate on some task. All of us. Yes, including me. Here’s the thing about procrastination; it’s not going away so we need to outsmart...
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Posted March 2, 2021
Email Thread Etiquette An email thread is an email message that includes all subsequent replies in chronological order. Here are some basic courtesy tips to use with email threads: 1.) Restate the topic or refer to the topic as mentioned...
Read moreStop Interrupting Me!
Posted February 2, 2021
Establish Boundaries to Limit Interruptions Are you getting very little accomplished because of family and co-workers interrupting you? There are many benefits to working in the company of others (home or office)- collaboration, comfort, and...
Read moreNational Clean Your Desk Day!
Posted January 5, 2021
National Clean Your Desk Day is January 11, 2021 Your office and desk space says a lot about you. Much like the clothes we wear, co-workers are judging your work space based on it’s appearance. According to CareerBuilder.com, 28% of...
Read moreGot Paper Clutter? Here’s your Quick Toss List
Posted December 2, 2020
Before your papers and mail form into a pile- your best defense is to work on it daily. This means every day you should perform an initial sort. After you open envelopes, create 3 piles: 1.) File away – this will be a document you need to keep...
Read moreDo I need a Home Safe?
Posted November 16, 2020
Home Safe or Safe Deposit Box? While both options offer you protection from fire and theft the advantage of a home safe versus a safety deposit box is accessibility. Any item stored in a safe deposit box can only be retrieved during banking...
Read moreCan a Sit/Stand Desk Boost Productivity?
Posted October 1, 2020
Boost your Productivity with a Stand up Desk Ergonomics: noun- the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. If you’ve been thinking about outfitting your office employees with a sit/stand desk or would like one for...
Read more5 Tips to a Better Inbox
Posted September 1, 2020
There are over 230 billion emails sent globally each day. So it should not be a surprise to know that email is the biggest obstacle we face when trying to be productive. Here are my 5 best tips to manage your email inbox so it doesn’t run...
Read moreDid you know the first week of August is National Simplify Week?
Posted August 25, 2020
If you are looking to take a step towards simplifying anything in your life and space, consider using this first week of August as your motivation to get started. An underlying theme in my work has always been ‘Success through...
Read moreTech Check, Time for a Digital Detox
Posted July 25, 2020
We’ve all grown dependent on the tech tools we have in our work and life. However, is that technology helping or hindering you? Take a moment to ask yourself- are these devices and apps supporting my work and life or are they simply wasting...
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