When it comes to time management and organization, I’m the polar opposite of being a natural at it! I’ve said it many times before, but I’ll say it again…I’m off the charts ADHD. I know what it feels like to fight against the natural tendency of chaos every day. It’s why I get so excited … Continue reading “Why having a system can tame your chaos”
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Why building buffers into your day reduces stress
Stress can lead to burn-out and bad health! Build buffers into your daily schedule to avoid it. Don’t stack your calendar with back to back appointments and nonstop activity all day. Give yourself a chance to breathe and handle any mistakes or interruptions. By doing this one simple thing, you significantly reduce stress and improve … Continue reading “Why building buffers into your day reduces stress”
How to grow your focus like a tree
It’s not often that I recommend an app to improve focus or productivity—but when I do, it’s a great one! The Forest app makes improving your focus, and therefore your productivity, into a fun game. Your focus will grow like a tree! If you found this tip useful, you’ll love the many other … Continue reading “How to grow your focus like a tree”
Why “multitasking” is an inefficient word
Even the word multitasking is inaccurate and inefficient. Why? Because we’re trying to use one word to describe multiple different processes. This is why I suggest we replace it with two words: Switch-tasking and Background-tasking. I go into more detail on what those words mean in the video below, so please watch to learn which … Continue reading “Why “multitasking” is an inefficient word”
Why you should schedule interruptions
We live in a world of interruptions. All jobs have a certain number of expected daily attention switches—some more than others! Don’t fight the truth of time. Leave buffer space between appointments to respond to these interruptions, and you’ll get more done than trying to pack your schedule full. Time doesn’t always have to be … Continue reading “Why you should schedule interruptions”