How organized are you? I want to say I’m an organized person, and I tend to start with the best of intentions… but I quickly get frustrated with most agendas, planners, and styles of organizing projects. I’ve tried and failed at a lot of different systems… and at the last mastermind retreat I attended, my […]
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Get Back Your 76 Hours
Did you lose 76 hours this year? I know, you and I are both cooler and smarter than the average person, but according to one survey, the average responder lost 76 hours looking for lost items in their office and on their computer. 76 HOURS!? (Source: http://www.brother-usa.com/PressReleases/P-Touch%20Means%20Business%20Press%20Release.pdf) Sounds crazy but if you think about it, […]
It’s Monday. Do You Know Where Your Focus Is?
It’s Monday. What did you get accomplished today? I spent most of the day on a ferry. But on a typical Monday I’ve not been accomplishing as much as I’d like! So here’s where I go in search of information to help ME, and share it with YOU. :) Do you ever get that Monday […]
Crossing the Line to a Help Desk
This week I’ve felt like the person on the left, buried alive in my office! Thank goodness email is digital and I’m really not trapped under tons of paper. *grin* It’s been coming… to say I should have done it 6 months ago would be an understatement. I’m finally crying uncle and moving my email […]
Your Tips: How to Deal with Overwhelm
I posted a few weeks ago and invited ideas and tips on dealing with overwhelm and wanted to share the great ideas with you from Facebook and posted in my blog comments. I found some common themes running through the comments, including: always keep a to do list (written or electronic) organize your tasks by […]
4 Ways to Minimize Distractions in Your Home Office
When you work from home, it can be a real challenge to get your business tasks completed without repeated interruptions. What can you do to minimize the distractions and be more productive? There are four keys to creating a home office environment that allows you to minimize those distractions and stay focused.