What’s the one thing all of us have to do each morning? If you said, “brush your teeth,” then that’s not the answer I’m looking for, although it’s certainly one of the things you have to do (if you want to keep your friends, that is), but I was thinking more along the lines of […]
This is the time of year when many of us are working on our tax returns – or are just starting to think about it! Whatever stage you are at, one important question that often daunts us is: “How long do I need to keep my supporting documents?” Well, the magic number is….6 maybe 7 and […]
Setting goals can be daunting while others will rhyme of their long list of goals leaving you wonder how they will ever achieve all those things in the next 12 months. There are ground rules for goals and these rules aren’t to burst your bubble but rather to keep things in check, trackable and attainable […]
It’s not lack of sleep that drains my energy but rather having to do the thing I dread the most that really leaves me droopy and fatigued. I’m sure you can related so let’s look at what ‘more energy’ means in your life and how you can get start building your energy bank account! Step […]
The love/hate relationship that you may feel towards your email inbox appears to be a case of redirected anger. You can’t gain control over it so you get mad (at it and possibly at yourself). The damn inbox seems to represent that you may never truly succeed and it taunts you by continuously filling up […]
It was a pleasure for us to launch our 100th edition of the Organized Lifestyle Magazine. Click here to read the edition. The focus was on sharing a selection of links to websites and people we love. The links are intended to provide inspiration, ideas, tips, tricks and tools to help you get organized and […]
Let’s face it, gathering up a whole year’s worth of receipts and other documents pertaining to your tax filing can be overwhelming if you are not prepared. You don’t want to miss out on important tax deductions just because you didn’t keep track of them throughout the year, especially if you are a small business […]
I think they’ve covered every area of a work space in this awesome article. Work surface Task Lighting Filing System In-Box Desktop Organizers Concealed Storage Drawer Organizers Notepad Happy Accessories Hidden Cords Plus they included where you can buy the items they featured! Click here to read the article More awesome storage ideas from See […]
I just love this article for a few reasons. Allow me a moment to rant – er, I mean share why I like these productivity tips …. Firstly, TJ speaks the truth: “Small business owners and the people who work in a small business often feel special pressure because there are so few hands to […]
Hello #FARMSMART 2014 attendees! It was such an honour to be chosen to present two sessions (Managing Life and the Inbox and Time Management – A Business Perspective) at such an innovative and inspiring conference. Thank you to the conference committee for everything and thank you for taking the time to attend my session(s). This […]
If you’re going away for the holidays or at any time of year, it’s important to think of keeping your home safe while you’re away. Here are a few tips from the Co-operators, a Canadian owned insurance company. Give it that lived-in look Unoccupied dwellings are especially attractive to thieves and vandals. Take the following […]
What is Toggling Costing You? We all know that countless interruptions throughout our work day is a sure fire recipe for getting nothing done. In an effort to stay on top of all the communications we get on a daily basis we have embraced the art of multi-tasking. Taking a sneak peak at our Twitter […]
It’s no wonder that people are always saying ‘there’s not enough time’, especially after reading this list. I love Lifehack and they have captured their top 15 reasons why you think you can’t rest and relax. My top 3 of their top 15 are: You don’t plan your day You check your smart phone every […]
At the Mayor’s Business Breakfast I’ll refer to these apps that you can consider adopting for increased productivity while away from the office. Before you download these apps or any others, ask yourself these questions: Do you already have a tool that does this function What specific problem will this app solve? How will it […]
There are less than 90 days till the New Year. Do you know what you want to accomplish before the year is over? Now is the perfect time to think and plan for what you want in the next 90 days otherwise it’ll be 2014 and you’ll be saying “there just isn’t enough time to […]
I recently had the most wonderful opportunity to meet Rona Maynard. At first I was a little nervous, yes – it’s true! I remember reading her words in Chatelaine Magazine and being in awe of what she did. During our meeting I learned so much more about this wonderful woman and am happy to share […]
As we get our kids set for school and psych ourselves up for another fall season, there’s no better time than now for a closet make-over. So, before you head out on a shopping trip for new clothes check out what you ‘need’. If you’ve already shopped (because really, who hasn’t :)) still consider following […]
Getting organized is a very personal thing. What feels out-of-place, disorganized or cluttered to one person may go completely unnoticed by another. The most important point is to identify exactly what feels out-of-place or cluttered and work on that one area specifically. Often times, individuals come home and throw down the keys, the mail, drop […]
Do you find yourself keeping great magazines only to later wonder, which one has the article about organizing or renovating your bathroom? What about that great recipe or the tip on how to get that stain out? Here are a few ways to organize the articles, once and for all, that otherwise elude you when […]
I recently had the pleasure (and let me be honest – the honor) of being on a panel with Harold Taylor – Canada’s Time Management expert. Here is a great post by him – scroll down to see how you can subscribe to his newsletters. You can be effective in spite of ADHD characteristics By […]