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Since 2009, I have been writing articles about office organization, time management, work/life balance, email management, and productivity. I am passionate about helping people better manage the hours they choose to spend working and enjoy their non-work time as well.
Productivity lessons from video games…seriously!
I enjoy mobile video games. Full stop. I think that this is an important admission to make at the outset of...
From Paper to Electronic Files: Do we still have the same problems in a new format?
When I opened my business in 2007, I spent lots of time guiding clients through the process of sorting, purging, and...
What to do when people ignore your emails
We all know that there are some emails that deserve to be ignored. For example, the unsolicited, obviously...
Time Affluence vs. Monetary Affluence
Imagine that you and I are at a party. I’m holding my favorite cocktail, a dirty martini. You have your preferred beverage...
Productivity IS all in your mind! A chat with Jon Tromans.
This post is for your ears more than your eyes. I was interviewed by Jon Tromans for his Triple “T” Productivity Podcast...
How many to-do lists do you have?
One of the first questions I ask a new productivity coaching client is: How are you currently managing your tasks? Answers...
How to Show Gratitude to…your Brain!
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a go-to methodology for licensed therapists to treat people with anxiety and...
It is Time to Set *Real* Goals Again
Recently, I was quoted in an article on marthastewart.com entitled, 10 Habits of Highly Productive People – and How to...
The Unproductive Practice of Presenteeism
If you have never heard the term presenteeism before, I’ll bet you are a bit confused. After all, aren’t we supposed to be...
Do you have a job, a career, or a calling?
My young adult daughter is on a quest. Her quest is not an Indiana Jones-esque excursion through prehistoric booby traps...
Perimenopause and Productivity
NOTE: If you have ovaries or love someone who has ovaries, this post is for you. I follow The Holderness Family on...
Can you help MORE people by being LESS available?
I am working with a client who is a college professor, department head, committee leader, published author, researcher,...