Wage War on Your Cluttered Office (Part 1 of 2)
Ugh. I can’t find anything in here! Oh no, where’s that file on ________? There’s no place for me to put the new printer. I’m in a rush. Let me look for the folder later.…
Be Nellie Bly, Stay Focused, and Remain Productive
Former newspaper reporter, ground-breaking reporter, Nellie Bly is one of my heroes. For those who don’t know the story, Nellie went undercover in an insane asylum by posing as a patient, and the article she wrote…
Create Infographics With PicMonkey
This post was updated on July 29, 2016. Do you know what an information graphic or an infographic is? It is a visual representation of information that often makes it easy to read and understand…
Prioritizing is Like a Box of Chocolates: 5 Ways to Focus on Your Priorities
Forrest Gump, one of America’s early life coaches, taught us all many years ago life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you will find. Sometimes prioritizing (and organizing) is like a…
Product Review: The Magnetic Organization System
This post was updated on December 1, 2015. The makers of MOS have expanded their product offerings. It’s amazing how many cords we have in our lives, and inevitably, the one we need is usually hiding…
LinkedIn: 3 Simple Tips To Increase Leads
There’s a lot of buzz about LinkedIn these days, but what the heck is it anyway? As a small business owner (or someone who’s looking for a career change), LinkedIn can be a great resource.…
How to Create a Tickler File Using Evernote
Did you know that a tickler file can help boost your productivity? You can create the old school version or set up an Evernote tickler file instead. And, since small business owners tend to manage…
6 Positive Quotes to Boost Your Motivation
Do you use motivational quotes or sayings that help you work through a problem or difficult situation? If you do, you have come to realize that they can be a great source of inspiration for…
Fact Friday: You Can Get Secondhand Stress from Busy CoWorkers
“People who appear rushed all the time have a big affect on colleagues. They may not know it, but they’re usually causing secondhand stress. Seeing colleagues—especially managers—operate at a frenzied, frantic pace can make the behavior…
5-Minute Organizing Challenge: Time Management
It is time for this month’s 5-Minute Organizing Challenge! What can you do in 5 minutes to get your life more organized? Did you know that February is National Time Management Month? That means the…