We think of "spring cleaning" as deep down, all-the-way cleaning - clearing and purging every nook and cranny. Your time management needs to be deep-cleaned now and then too! If you are overwhelmed with task lists, to-do lists, and appointments, then try “spring cleaning” your calendar! If a meeting or group you've been attending for years no longer serves you, it may be time to [...]
We've all had the experience of being interrupted, distracted and annoyed by the buzzing of a cell phone notification. Yet if you turn off notifications you're liable to miss the notification that reminds you about an important appointment! Here's a quick and easy tip to stop the annoyance but still never miss a reminder: change what notification settings. [Tweet "Don't set our phone to vibrate without [...]
I talk often about prioritizing (here, for instance), but haven't provided practical advice in a while. Now's the time! You are frustrated by a lack of progress at the end of the day. What you need is to be able to control your to-do list so you can feel a sense of accomplishment each day. So, here's the question of the day ... How do [...]
When you find yourself feeling frustrated by a lack of progress at the end of the day, what you need is to be able to control your to-do list so you can feel a sense of accomplishment. I've talked before about using your unique energy style to your advantage. Schedule tasks according to how your energy ebbs and flows throughout the day and get more [...]
Our daily lives are so complicated and full of distraction - social media, text messages, voicemails, phone calls, Skype, email .. the list is endless! Between the internet and our phones, it can seem like you barely have time to eat! At least that's how I felt for a time. But, out of necessity, I developed some strategies for reducing distractions so I could keep [...]
You know what it's like when emails, random thoughts, to-dos, and reminders pop into your head at the worst possible time. I have frequently written here about distractions and how to manage them, and here's another quick tip to remind you of my favorite method: the parking lot! But wait - that's not all! I’ve created the SystemSavvy Consulting Parking Lot to [...]
In previous posts I’ve talked about creating a time management system that works for you. (Read Mary's story here, for example.) You must have a plan that is simple and easy to follow - "trying harder" and "more discipline" are not the answers. When you develop strong, easy-to-implement programs and systems, you become more efficient, productive and effective. Though I’ve written about this concept [...]
