Category: Productivity
How to Focus with Pomodoro Technique
I showed up at a meeting one year ago and realized that I had four Internet-connected devices. Yes, two laptops, an iPad and an iPhone were at the ready, all beeping and buzzing in synchronization with meeting reminders and new email notifications. The craziest part was that thisRead More
Essential Email Tip: Clean Your Inbox Weekly
When was the last time your e-mail inbox was empty? I can’t remember either. I know the Getting Things Done gurus say it’s an essential step to reaching productive nirvana. But I just can’t reach it. But look at it. I have less than 20 e-mails stashed in my inbox.Read More
Desk Fitness: A Series of 11 Simple Stretches
I spend an ungodly amount of time at my desk, staring at my large screen iMac. My body gets stiff, and sometimes numb. To help my muscles out, I frequently stretch at my desk. It not only makes my body feel better, but it gives my mind a break. IfRead More
The Path to Productivity: Short Hours, More Breaks
You want to be more productive. Who doesn’t, right? We’ve all heard suggestions for packing more work into the idle moments of our day and shrinking tasks by reducing the time we make available to them. If you have too much work, you’ll just have to work more to getRead More
Why I Use a Leather Day Planner Instead of a Smartphone
When I meet another person who carries around a monthly planner that is made out of (gasp) paper I get positively giddy. Despite my most recent post on dumbphones, I’m not against technology. But when it comes to certain things (monthly planners included), I gravitate towards the tactile. I haveRead More
6 Ways to Maximize Your Carry-On Luggage Space
I was packing more items than usual into my 32-liter backpack and a small bag for a 2-week trip while chatting with a friend. Eventually she asked, “How in the world do you think you’re going to fit all of this into those two bags?” I told her not to worryRead More
Pen & Paper: Better Than All Things Digital
Why am I using this paper notebook for notetaking? It may surprise those of you who have been following my work here, especially since I’m one of the biggest cheerleaders for digital publishing and blogging. Sure enough, my messenger bag carries three digital devices for reading, writing and entertainment. ButRead More