Archive for June, 2009

Open Loops 6/16/2009

Posted on June 16, 2009 by LJ

Tuesdays are open loop at SimpleProductivity blog. I’m so far behind on my blog reading I don’t have any articles for today. However… A podcast I listen to regularly brought me up short this week. The presenter had been thinking about closing up shop because he wasn’t sure anyone was [...]

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Productivity For New Moms

Posted on June 15, 2009 by LJ

Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Reader Janet asked about productivity for new moms (see Contest Announcement: Contest #1). It brought a smile to my face, because I remember so well my expectations. I was off work on July 1, the baby was due July 14, and then I [...]

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12 Things You Should Be Able To Do Around the House

Posted on June 12, 2009 by LJ

Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. A recent conversation with an acquaintance revealed that as a landlord, my friend often gets called to do things that her tenants should be able to handle themselves. It led me to think of the simple household things I think every person should [...]

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How To Organize with Small Children

Posted on June 11, 2009 by LJ

A few weeks ago on a forum I participate in a young mother put out the question, “How can I be organized and tidy with two children under the age of three?” One of the next responses was from a man who said that she needed to get rid of [...]

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Organizing Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on June 10, 2009 by LJ

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 [...]

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Open Loops 6/9/2009: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along

Posted on June 9, 2009 by LJ

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 [...]

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