Simple Ways To Limit Spam

Simple Ways To Limit Spam

I share practical strategies for managing email spam, including using different email addresses for different purposes and being careful about who gets my main address. I explain how to protect your inbox from unwanted emails and maintain control over your email flow.
Supercharge Your Google Calendar

Supercharge Your Google Calendar

I explore five powerful features of Google Calendar that most people don't use. Learn how to link published calendars, share with friends and family, import events from other systems, create planning calendars, and integrate with task management apps like Remember The Milk.
The 10 Tenets of My Personal Productivity

The 10 Tenets of My Personal Productivity

I've developed 10 core productivity tenets that guide my work and life organization. These principles help me maintain a streamlined system where everything has its place, processes are automated when possible, and all my information is easily accessible across devices while keeping things beautifully simple.
Recovering From Hard Times

Recovering From Hard Times

When I get overwhelmed and fall behind, I use a simple 4-step process to get back on track. First, I move everything to a separate list. Then I purge unnecessary tasks, tackle quick wins, and slowly integrate the backlog into my daily routine. This approach helps me recovering from hard times without guilt.
How To Get Kids To Pick Up: The Hostage Box

How To Get Kids To Pick Up: The Hostage Box

I implemented a "hostage box" system in my home to encourage tidiness. By placing forgotten items in the box and requiring chores for retrieval, my daughter and I developed better habits. This simple method transformed our living space and instilled lasting organizational skills.
Eliminate Clutter with the Stock Theory

Eliminate Clutter with the Stock Theory

I explain how the Stock Theory helps declutter your life by encouraging you to evaluate possessions and commitments. By asking if you'd acquire something again today, knowing what you know now, you can make mindful decisions about what truly adds value to your life.
Turn A Bad Day Around

Turn A Bad Day Around

As someone who's experienced my fair share of bad days, I've developed effective strategies to turn them around. From simple acts like taking a nap or a refreshing shower, to mindful practices like outdoor walks and reading, I share personal tips that have helped me reset my mood and perspective. These methods, including calling a friend or indulging in a favorite scent, are easy to implement and can make a significant difference in how you navigate challenging days.
8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

I share eight effective strategies to quickly achieve a super-productive flow state. These techniques, from brain dumping to creating triggers, help boost focus and productivity. By implementing these methods, you can train yourself to enter flow more consistently and watch your efficiency soar. On the flip side, not being in a flow state is stodgy, slow, and takes a lot of time (comparatively). It takes much longer to produce what you need to. So how can you get to flow? Believe me, it isn't something that just magically happens. It is something you can cultivate and stimulate. Here are 8 ways to get you started.
choices

Choices

I explore the complexities of choice, examining when choices are real and how to create meaningful options in life.
open loops

Projects, Open Loops and the RAM Dump

In this article, I explore the concept of projects and open loops in personal management. I discuss how we often accumulate tasks unconsciously and show you how to do regular RAM dumps to identify and manage these commitments effectively.