Open Loops 8/4/2009: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along

Posted on August 4, 2009 by LJ

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Photo by woodleywonderworksGet Organized Now has a good list of why people should plan at “Get Organized Now! Weblog: But, Planning is No Fun“. Sure, planning may not be fun, and we’re not saying schedule every last little minute of your time. But planning keeps you on track and gets you through the stuff you need to do to get to the stuff you want to do.


Start Being Your Best talks about connecting with those who are physically around you in “Make Real Connections“. I’ve seen it so often: people texting others, ignoring those they are actually with. He’s got some really good points about the other values of unplugging.


Zen Habit’s “A Simple Guide to Keeping Your Counters Clutter-free” gives step-by-step instructions on how to start decluttering your home. By starting small, and following a few simple rules, you will be well on your way to a decluttered home.


DIYOrganization has a great approach to reading at “Organize Your Reading Time“. I have trouble getting though non-fiction books in any reasonable amount of time, and this method would work well for me. Simply decide when you want to be done, divide up the pages, and read that amount. Easy-peasy!


Lifehacker has done it again, making something very digestible. In “Top 10 Productivity Basics Explained” they explain out 10 very crucial concepts to productivity. This includes things like Inbox 0, Capturing and Do-able Todo lists.


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