We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming for further adventures with my Google Nexus tablet. My original intent in purchasing a tablet was to stream video via Chromecast to my television. I also have the option of plugging a long HDMI cord…
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Consume and Create in Balance
Adventures with my Google Nexus Tablet When I got Chromecast, I learned that the operating system of my laptop wouldn’t work with it. Hmmm, I thought: Why not get a tablet, rather than change my operating system? It would have…
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Set Up a Household Notebook
Organizational – Activity: Set Up a Household Notebook It is super easy to set up a Household Notebook to create a very helpful tool. Don’t tell anyone, but it’s actually kind of fun too! You can use some of the great resources…
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Set up a Bill Paying System
Financial – Activity: Set up a Bill Paying System Systems are a way to organize repeating tasks. One task that repeats a lot is bill paying! What–Steps you will need to take? Where-Keep all the tools you will need for…
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Pareto Principle Illustrated
The Pareto Principle or 80/20 rule says that 80% of the output or results will come from 20% of the input or action. (see more at Measuring Productivity) When this is applied to a typical day, you can expect that 80% of your…
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Time Management Questions
Mental – Activity: Plan weekly and daily Planning is Thinking – it is an important skill for setting goals and managing time, and it is one of the top 10 skills employers want. A Planner Checklist can help you plan…
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Discovery of the Day
Check out 365 Thought Provoking Questions to Ask Yourself This Year at Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. They also have many articles about Productivity.
Time Management Skills
The Skills and Competencies category at Contemporary Management includes a 70 page Handbook on Time Management Skills (pdf) from the Centre for Good Governance.
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Apps for Productivity
Many apps for productivity are available to help you manage your tasks. A calendar is the starting point for any task management system. Google calendar is a clear standout in this area in my opinion. In fact, Google is the…
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Foldable Goal and Productivity Information
In the process of updating The portable GTD mini-system, I’ve added two new printables: Foldable productivity info (doc) Foldable goal info (doc) These will work best for portability if upper & lower parts are cut apart & printed front &…
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