Organizing & Productivity
Looking for physical items amongst a cluttered desk or table is always frustrating. That same aggravation occurs when trying to find an important file or email on your computer, phone, or other devices. Thankfully, with some organization tips, you can reign in the digital clutter and save yourself time and frustration while finding the data you need. Use Categories Start by deciding on the categories of files and emails you’re dealing with. For example, you may have a photo…
As they say on Game of Thrones, “winter is coming.” In that fantasy world, it also brings new enemies and lasts for years. Thankfully, even the harshest New England winter isn’t quite that dramatic. The coming of cooler weather does mean it’s time to swap your closet from t-shirts and tank tops to long sleeves and sweaters. This is often a frustrating and back-breaking process. One that also usually winds up, leaving you with wrinkled clothes in a fairly…
How often do you find yourself saying, “I’m overwhelmed” or “I just can’t keep up”? You know there are more than enough productivity tools available to help you get organized and reduce your stress – too many, in fact. There’s only so much storage space on your devices, and in your brain, for organization and productivity tools. Which ones are best for you, depends on your needs and lifestyle, of course, but here are some of the most popular…
With two massive hurricanes hitting our coast line back to back, I’m struck by the unsung heroes in these situations. The people who, without fear or needing to be asked, step in to help their community with support and compassion. It truly is a group effort to bring an entire neighborhood through a disaster without any casualties. As #NatlPrep month continues, this is your opportunity to build helping others into your disaster plan. Until Help Arrives During a disaster,…
As I watch the sad images out of Texas, my heart goes out to all the families there and my head wonders how many of them were caught unprepared. It may be only a coincidence that September is National Preparedness Month, but that’s all the more reason to sit down with your family and put together an emergency plan. Consider that you may not all be together when a disaster strikes, but you’ll want to wind up back together…
