What’s your productivity system?
I uses David Allen’s “Getting Things Done,” or rather, my slightly altered variant of it.
I won’t go into many details here, but if you’re interested, here’s a good site to go do some more reading.
Here are the basics of GTD.
Spend time at least once a week dumping all of your to-do’s into the GTD system. [...]
Posted by admin under Uncategorized | Permalink | 2 Comments »The Myth of Multitasking
Is multitasking efficient? Is it the best way to manage your projects and goals?
My views on multitasking have changed quite a bit over the last few months. Let me tell you why. But first, try this little experiment.
Pick two tasks that each require some real attention. Maybe answering emails and making phone calls. Today, try [...]
Finding focus
I had a lot of surprises at the end of 2009, and most of them weren’t great. I’ve been thinking a lot about what direction to take with the blog, and I’m looking for suggestions.
The wide focus of this blog is personal development for creative types (I’m a writer). What types of posts would you [...]
50 Ways to Improve Your Health
I know I’m guilty of taking an all-or-nothing attitude to health, exercise and diet sometime. However, doing small things, and doing them most of the time, will go a long way to improving your health and happiness. Here are 50 to get you started. Try one a day, one a week, etc. and see how [...]
Posted by admin under Tips | Permalink | 2 Comments »Beat Procrastination with Rewards!
Everyone understands the concept of delayed gratification, and everyone believes they’re more than capable of doing it, but are we?
Can you really give up something good now for something better later? You really think so?
If a coworker brought around a tray of your favorite donuts right now, would you be able to resist because that [...]
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