Posted on June 10, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Getting organized doesn’t mean having to go out and buy a fancy organization system, or bunches of containers and a labeler. You can organize quickly and efficiently by using things you probably already have around your home, or with some inexpensive items found [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 9, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Tuesdays are open loop at SimpleProductivity blog. Dumb Little Man posted an article, “Use Time Wisely to Change Your Life” The point that jumped out at me is that many people spend too much time being mad. Irritations can pile up if we let them. It’s better for us to [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 8, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Nothing is more frustrating to me than having to research contact information more than once for someone. Yet I found myself having to do this repeatedly because I wasn’t doing a good job of keeping track of my contacts. Here are some strategies [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 5, 2009 by LJ Earnest
The movie The Bucket List is a movie where two terminally ill men fulfill a list of desires before they “kick the bucket”. It’s also become a buzz word in terms of personal development: people are being encouraged to make bucket lists and then move toward them. Bucket lists differ [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 4, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Everyone is looking to cut back on expenses these days. Here are five ways to save money at work (and no, they don’t involve stealing office supplies!) Bring your lunch. Packing a sandwich or salad can save you big bucks during the week. If you eat out every day and [...]
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Posted on June 3, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. A few weeks ago one of my favorite blogs, Wise Bread, announced the publication of their first book. I was thrilled to bits, since I love the varying perspectives of the blog authors, and find the advice helpful and entertaining. The Wise Bread [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 2, 2009 by LJ Earnest
Tuesdays are open loop at SimpleProductivity blog. If life is seeming dull or a never-ending succession of tasks, take a look at ThinkSimpleNow’s “How to Find Beauty in Life“. It’s a good analysis of being present and tips on living in the moment. WHAKATE has a great article: “The Best [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 1, 2009 by LJ Earnest
I recently heard a talk about the concept of feedback loops in relation to environmentalism. It got me thinking about feedback loops, and how they can be applied to our productivity. What Is A Feedback Loop? A feedback loop is something which gives you information about an action you have [...]
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