by Somuchbetter | Feb 17, 2017 | Clarity, Energy, Favourite Experiment, Procrastination, Strengths
Inspired by Zac Hanlon’s piece on deadline-driven email folders I gave it a try. Each time I process my inbox I decide what I’ll actually Do – more than a 2 minute reply goes into a folder. I make time to process what’s in the folders –...
by Somuchbetter | Jan 12, 2017 | Delegation, Favourite Read, Focus, Procrastination, Resilience
Sort emails in folders? This Fast Company article will be an eye opener. It suggests only five email folders for any inbox. The big distinction is ditching subjects (e-folders usually titled by subject) for deadlines i.e. when you plan to process the email. Simple but...
by Somuchbetter | Jan 12, 2017 | Favourite Tool, Focus
Ever wanted to try a time audit? This tool could help. RescueTime collects data on how you spend your time digitally. This valuable information can then be used to limit time on applications or sites or block them altogether. A digital tap on the wrist reminding you...
by Somuchbetter | Jan 12, 2017 | Clarity, Energy, Favourite Experiment, Focus, Prioritisation, Strengths
I often find my tasks bigger than the perceived time to do them. It’s tempting to wait until I ‘have more time’, which inevitably never comes and procrastination sets in. Instead I’ve taken to the advice of a favourite Irish saying ‘Tús...
by Somuchbetter | Jan 12, 2017 | Delegation, Energy, Favourite Tool, Focus, Meetings, Prioritisation
A golden rule for getting things done is to know the value of your time. Is there someone who could do a task equally well, if not better? I highly recommend Fiverr and Peopleperhour, online marketplaces for freelance services – anything from graphic design to...
