by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Email, Favourite Tool, Get Organised, Prioritise
The brain is for creating ideas, not storing them, Trello does that. One of my favourite info-capture apps, it provides a place to collect ideas, photos, weblinks and more in one place. What’s more, ‘boards’ (as they are called) can be shared with...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Email, Favourite Tool, Get Organised, Prioritise
Ever waste time chasing email responses? This email plug in Boomerang app could really help. My favourite feature is the reminder it gives when someone you’ve emailed hasn’t replied. Other options include schedule send and smart calendar assistant for...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Email, Energise, Favourite Experiment, Rest
Statistics show that more than 50% of us work while on holiday. With the help of technology the office is only ever a swipe away. I’ve just returned from a two-week break where I deliberately tried to stay disconnected. I allowed myself a scan of the inbox from...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Email, Favourite Read, Prioritise
Could you be an email miser? It’s time savvy to check email only at specific points in the day.Cal Newport, famous for his ruthless ability to get things done, has been observing a more radical decline in email checking. Could the Inbox soon be more like a PO...
by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Email, Favourite Read, Focus
A client shared this very practical article ‘How to get on top of the inbox mountain.’ It highlights the direct link between stress levels and a full inbox with some anecdotal suggestions for how to manage it. My favourite is the‘Video Game Method’ – you can’t...
by Somuchbetter | Apr 3, 2018 | Email, Favourite Tool, Prioritise
I love this email management technique from Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. He calls it Yesterbox – schedule time to deal with emails a day later. It’s a game changer – control, not be controlled by your inbox. Could it work for you? Click here.