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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.
How to set goals when you are burned out
My friend Lou is the most positive and upbeat person that I know. We met in college, and my life is better for having her...
A 3-Step Process for Setting Boundaries in Relationships
There is a lot of advice dispensed on the interwebs about the importance of setting boundaries, including from me. We are...
The ULTIMATE Office Chair
A few weeks ago, I was doomscrolling Facebook and ran across this post from one of my friends, Michael Lawley: Umm....
Only Time will Tell: A discourse on Greek rhetoric and Gin Blossoms
One of my favorite songs is 29 by Gin Blossoms. The lyrics describe growing up and learning from the experiences of your...
When did isolation become so…comfortable?
It’s time to get out. My family is fully vaccinated. Beautiful downtown Savannah beckons. Tybee Island is ready and waiting...
Do Your Coworkers Want to Divorce You?
Productivity is more than a well-managed email inbox and a comprehensive to-do list. Those things are important, but...
Virtual Meeting Mistakes That Cause “Zoom Fatigue”
As a productivity coach who has almost exclusively been Zooming since 2015, I feel defensive when I read or hear someone...
How you can be more productive and fulfilled (Podcast)
In December 2020, I was a guest of podcasters Drs. Shelley and Chad Prevost. Having enjoyed their Facebook Group, Big Self...
Taking Inventory of 2020 with Duct Tape, Henry the VIII, and Forrest Gump
Do you remember the movie Ghost with Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, and Demi Moore? Of course, you do. Picture the...
A Complete Guide to Having an Accountability Partner
Maintaining your productivity can feel like a solitary endeavor – just you and your task list or calendar. While...
How do you keep a journal? Just say “ARGH!”
I stink at journaling. Journaling is a productive use of time. It has been shown to: Relieve anxiety and depression...
Managing our Impulses: A Call to Action
In the world of marketing, a Call to Action (CTA) is the part of an advertisement where the viewer/reader/listener is asked...