Between your smart phone, your computer, and to-do list and calendar apps, it can be challenging to coordinate everything. Check out the resources below to help you better manage your time. If you use calendars or to-do lists that aren’t referenced here, check your specific program’s website for details and instructions about compatibility. Here’s to smooth syncing! BlackBerry To-Do Lists: Task-Jot and PocketInformant are two third-party tools that allow you to sync your to-do lists with your BlackBerry through the program, Toodledo. Simply download the free trials of either of these apps. Use PocketInformant and Task-Jot as is on your...
Read MoreDo you begin your day full of grand intentions of all that you want to accomplish, yet somehow end up going to bed feeling as if you’ve gotten nothing done? Whether you work from home or in an office, expert time coach and entrepreneur Elizabeth Grace Saunders has some quick tricks to help keep you on track. Try a few of Elizabeth’s personal productivity techniques listed below, and see just how much you really can accomplish today! Like many of you, my daily priorities vary. But I have some standard mental tricks for staying focused and productive. Following my Morning Routine and Daily Planning, I use these techniques to implement the...
Read MoreChores. Again! Alas, everybody has to do them. So to make the most of your precious time, create some sort of regular chore schedule. From monthly chore charts to daily speed-cleaning suggestions to reward trackers, here’s how to keep your house under control (whether or not you have kids!) Chore Schedule Generator- automatically creates a chore schedule for you based on the information you provide, such as the time you have available, and tasks you most want accomplished. It will even email you daily/weekly chore updates! Chore List Checklists Room-by-Room- A list for housecleaning chores divided by which room they occur in the home Basic Blank 7 Day...
Read MoreLet’s face it- chores are challenging. Elizabeth Saunders was recently featured on the Radical Parenting website with tools and helpful advice on how to set clear expectations and create a manageable plan of attack for your teens’ chores. Check out the introduction to Elizabeth’s article below for practical advice on creating and sharing a cleaner home with a very happy family! How to Take the Stress Out of Weekly Chores Chores: One of the most dreaded words for any teenager and one of the most frustrating ones for any parent. Is there a way for families to split up tasks without major fights and headaches? Fortunately, the answer is, “Yes!”...
Read MoreReady, Set, Calculate! If you are struggling with work/life balance, now’s the time to see exactly how and where you spend your precious time. With work, home and relationship responsibilities competing for your attention, it can be easy for important basics like healthy meals and regular sleep to be squeezed out. The virtual Work/Life Balance Calculator from CNN.com is a wonderful resource that shows how you allocate your time throughout each day and over the course of an average week. With categories including “Meals,” “Commute,” and “Leisure,” you can see how you currently divide your time, and then make adjustments to...
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