by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Prioritise, To Do List
Recently I’ve been experimenting with putting tasks into buckets and doing all of the same types together. A bunch of emails, a sequence of calls, a block of thinking time, you get the drift. It helps me feel more focused, takes less energy and gets more done. I...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Tool, Focus, Get Organised
The recommended tool this edition is Grammarly – a plug-in that makes sure everything you write is clear, effective and mistake-free. Clear communication is central to getting things done. Could this be a handy side kick to your messaging? Check it...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Experiment, Focus, Get Organised
I think of September like a second new year. The lull at the end of August is my perfect time for a clear out. I’ve just blitzed my office of everything unnecessary, that doesn’t spark joy. The space it creates is a perfect platform for thinking, creating...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Tool, Focus, Get Organised
Need help knowing what to discard? A simple yet effective tool is the mantra of decluttering guru Marie Kondo – does it spark joy? In deciding whether something should stay or go simply answer this question. For more guidance check out her book. Link on...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Energise, Favourite Read, Focus, Get Organised
Declutter your life. Declutter your mind. So says Darius Foroux in his latest blog. His musings talk of personal experience and having to move house a lot but the underlining message is powerful – let go of unnecessary stuff and the space gained is not just...
by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Focus, Prioritise, To Do List
Own a smartphone? How often do you look at it each day? If you’re like me, a lot. A quick trick I’m trying is putting a photo of my to-do list, or just most important tasks, and saving it as the lock screen. At least now if I check my phone a lot, I get a...
