26, Nov 2024
For the past decade (or more), time management experts (including me) have told people that multitasking decreases productivity. But has it all been a myth? Possibly! I believe you can multitask successfully, but it depends on what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. Let me explain. My Multitasking Success… Read more
22, Oct 2024
In honour of Small Business Week, I wanted to share some of my most popular organizing and time management tips for small business owners. The Tickler File Back in 2006, when many small business owners had paper-based offices, I wrote about Tickler Files. Technology has come a long way since… Read more
23, Sep 2024
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
22, Jul 2024
In the fitness world, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. Using this HIIT method, athletes can maximize their training benefits in a reduced period of time. Some evidence shows that adjusting the workday to resemble a high-intensity interval training session… Read more
24, Jun 2024
When people think about increasing their productivity, they often believe they must make large, sweeping changes. Fortunately, we don’t have to overhaul our systems and processes to see positive changes. In fact, minor adjustments can lead to big results over the long term. For instance, when you implement these computer… Read more
22, Apr 2024
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
25, Mar 2024
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… Read more
26, Feb 2024
In our fast-paced world, effective time management is essential to achieving success. I have plenty of articles on this topic, but these are my top strategies to help you become a productivity pro. Track Your Time In the personal finance realm, advisors often ask people to track where they spend… Read more
22, Jan 2024
Entrepreneurs know their businesses accumulate an overwhelming amount of information every day. Additionally, the tech world changes rapidly, so staying on top of the latest apps and trends is almost impossible. However, here are some tried and true methods to help you organize and safeguard the digital assets of your… Read more
27, Nov 2023
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, investing in professional development can enhance your skills and boost your credibility and confidence. There are so many learning opportunities available that it can be overwhelming to know how and where to start – especially if you are outside a traditional learning… Read more
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