by Somuchbetter | Jul 3, 2018 | Favourite Read, Prioritise, Say No
This article from The New York Times, The Busy Trap, is longer than I usually recommend but the content is so thought provoking I had to share. Busy is defined as the self imposed extras we feel we have to cram into our lives while idleness is said to be as...
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...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Get Organised, Prioritise
To manage to-dos I’ve been experimenting with a Personal Kanban system. Kanban is a manufacturing term meaning not having too much on an assembly line at any one time. Apply that to an assembly line of chores and notice the clarity. Everything remains in view...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Prioritise
Ever considered the Planning Fallacy? Being more optimistic than realistic about what we can get done. I’ve been using this to be more realistic about the big things I’ll get done in a day. Whatever my wish list, I half it. Setting a smaller target and...
by Somuchbetter | Jun 4, 2018 | Favourite Read, Prioritise, Say No
If you have the disease to please you’ll love this post about how to say NO without feeling guilty. It contains 6 expert-backed secrets. I think tip 3 – have a policyvcould be worth trying as well as tip 5 – deferring for the sake of others....
