What Are You Busy About?
August 2, 2011 by Kristin Lowe
Ask anyone how they’re doing, and the answer is likely to be, “Busy.” For some people this is a complaint, and for others it’s a point of pride or a simple fact. Thoreau said, “It’s not enough to be busy. The question is, ‘What are we busy about?’” Productivity without purpose is a waste of [...]
Quick and Dirty To-Do Lists
March 3, 2010 by Kristin
This year we’re focusing on giving you quick processes to apply to various aspects of getting organised and productive. I call them ‘Quick and Dirty’ because these are basic survival strategies for people who feel buried and aren’t quite ready for all the ‘best practices.’
So far we’ve looked at email and paper. This month our topic is To-Do lists.
Low-tech Focus Strategy
January 26, 2010 by Kristin
You may already know that I use and recommend an electronic system for a master to-do list. It’s important to have a structured place to capture anything and everything you think you should or could do.
On any given day, however, the master to-do list is too much. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and/or distracted. That’s why I use a distinctly low-tech approach to stay focused on my top priorities each day. That’s it in the photo. Yep – it’s a yellow sticky note on my computer (horrors!). The thing is, this is not like all those random sticky notes I see in so many offices. This one has a bit of architecture to help me be productive all day long.
Productivity Poll: Got a To-Do List?
June 3, 2009 by Kristin
3 Essential Organising Routines
June 3, 2009 by Kristin
So what does it really take to be organised day-to-day? It’s not as much work as you may fear. Once you get your systems set up, it comes down to 3 simple maintenance routines.
You say you don’t have time for maintenance? Think of it like taking care of your teeth. Just a few minutes of brushing and flossing a couple of times a day will keep you on the right track. Occasionally you need to get to the dentist for a deeper cleaning and check-up.
