21 Things You Could Do In Just 5 Minutes

Just 5 Minutes

Life moves pretty fast. Often, we let it slip by. Bit-by-bit. Minute-by-minute. Are you letting your time slip by? The Potential of Just a Few Minutes Want more time in your day? I can’t help you there. We all get the same amount each day. But, you can make more of the time you have. You [...]

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Big Things Are Important, But Little Things Count

Dripping Faucet

The small todos that don’t get done. We all have them. You know, the little things that always seem to slip through the cracks. We tell ourselves that the small things will take care of themselves. But, what happens when they don’t? 

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10 Ways to Save Time With Dropbox

Dropbox Art

There has a lot of talk lately about Dropbox. Or more specifically, about many of the competitors out there. Seems everyone supposedly has a “Dropbox Killer.” In my opinion, Dropbox is still the leader in this category. Their UI presents a simpler, better experience. As well, Dropbox works on almost all platforms. (iCloud works only on iPhones [...]

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Is Stress Destroying Your Productivity?

Stress Pencil

We all deal with stress from time to time. It is part of what we are, you could say it is part of our wiring. Yet, while stress can get us moving, it also directly impacts on our ability to be productive. How does your stress affect your work?

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Defending Your Time Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Don't Be a Jerk

If you regularly read time management blogs, you probably already know the importance of standing up for your time – saying no when you’re overbooked, refusing to put out other people’s fire drills, avoiding the time traps of a standard office environment.

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Ask Yourself These 10 Time Management Questions Today

Time Management Questions

Each day, we jump back into the hustle and bustle that is our lives. We focus so much on getting things done, that we often forget to question what we are doing in the first place. As you head into your day, here are some time management questions to ask yourself…

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How to Be Productive Where You Least Expect It

Be Productive where you least expect

Is your productivity limited by where you are? Or are you able to be productive wherever you find yourself with downtime? Ironically, it has never been easier to bring your work and tasks with you. With smartphones, tablets, or even a good notebook, you can be productive almost anywhere.

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The Top 10 Time Management Lies We Tell Ourselves

Crossed Fingers

When it comes to time, we are all guilty of telling ourselves little white lies. Sometimes we tell big whoppers, too. I don’t have enough time… I’ll get to it later… maybe someday… What are you saying to yourself?

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How to Keep the Wind in Your Sails

Wind in Sails

Have you ever bounced out of bed, humming a happy tune, only to be greeted by Debbie Downer at the office? Have you ever had a fantastic idea in the shower, then made the mistake of sharing it with someone else who pooh-poohed it?

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10 Reasons Wunderlist Is My Todo List (And Should Be Yours Too…)

Wunderlist Word Art 2

There are many options out there for todo lists. In fact, there are too many to name here. Some are free. A few are very expensive. Many of them are too complex. In fact, some make life more complicated. My todo list app of choice is Wunderlist. Here’s why…

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