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 | 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 | Favourite Experiment, Get Organised, Prioritise
Heard of the Eisenhower Matrix? A quick way to assess tasks as urgent, important or both. With lots of competing priorities this method really helps me to know how best to spend my time. To stop overwhelm I spend most time in the Quality quadrant on tasks that...
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...
