Once a year, it’s good to take a look at how things are going in different areas of your life. This big picture view let’s you evaluate how things are going and plan for what’s next. Download the free Keep…
Yearly Archives: 2015
Passport Cover for Book Lovers
Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive gift idea? You won’t believe how easy it is to make this for your favorite book lover! Buy a Mead pocket calendar. These are available lots of places and only cost a few…
Posted in Ideas That Work
In the Now
From a post at the Productivityist, I learned about the movement to create a now page started by Derek Sievers. What a great idea, and a wonderful way to stay focused on current projects! I write about work skills, productivity and…
Posted in productivity
Learn How to Use Google Apps for Productivity
If you have read about the Daily PlanIt Keep It Super Simple System, you know that I am a big fan of Google Apps. The KISS System is a simple, free, task management system that combines the benefits of electronic systems with…
Posted in productivity, videos
10 Ways to Be Like Dollar Shave Club
I have a new goal: Be Like Dollar Shave Club, because they know how to do things right. First they captured my attention with humorous commercials. They made me feel like this would be a fun club to join. They offer…
The Empty Box
It’s the time of year when we think about the things that scare us the most. Ghosts, monsters, zombies…and the grim reaper standing over an empty coffin with our name on it. There is another box that is even scarier.…
Posted in personal development, productivity
Top Ten Ways to Improve Productivity
I recently read the book “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson, which is about the small choices we make about the daily actions we take that, over time, either lead us closer to success, or farther away from it. They are…
Posted in Books, productivity
The Monthly Review
A Monthly Review is a look back and a look forward, similar to a Weekly Review but with the time frame of a month. • Prepare needed information & tools • Realign priorities • Outline a plan • Check systems…
Posted in goals, productivity
The Habit of Complaint
When I worked at the library, one of our volunteers was the sweetest little old lady you can imagine. There were days I could tell that she wasn’t feeling her best, but she always got up, got dressed, and gave…
Soundtrack to Manage the Day
Music can be a powerful way to manage your energy and productivity throughout the day. Wake up with music that uplifts and motivates. Two favorites of mine are Good Morning by Mandisa at the Inspirational Playlist on Youtube, and Fire by Gavin…
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