Remember the Milk
February 17, 2009 by Kristin
After months of listening to my iPhone-enabled hubby rave about Remember the Milk, I finally got around to giving it a try today. I invited some of my advanced clients along for the fun, and we are in collective awe.
For years I have said that any good task manager must be portable. This has posed a real challenge for our clients who love using Outlook Tasks but carry handheld devices which are not as Task-savvy as Outlook. (Note – all my praise for Outlook Tasks is reserved for the OL 2003 Task Pad. 2007′s To-do Bar has taken us backwards.)
Coffee Break: Grandpa’s Productivity Formula
June 2, 2008 by Kristin
My husband’s grandfather really had this whole personal productivity thing worked out decades ago.
No matter what the issue, he would offer the same tried-and-tested words of wisdom:
“First ya gotta make yer plan…then ya gotta work yer plan…”
Of course he’s right.
To Do vs. To Accomplish
June 2, 2008 by Kristin
I’ve been trying on a new mindset these past few weeks, and I’m liking it.
Instead of listing what I need To Do, I write what I want To Accomplish.
It may seem like a small difference, but it’s had a big impact on my productivity. I have shifted from using my dedicated work blocks to ‘work on something’ to using that time to ‘achieve X.’ Let me give you an example.
Coffee Break: A Simple Reminder System
March 25, 2008 by Kristin
Today my 7-year old has a suggestion for anybody whose reminder system is not quite up to speed.
