by PV | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
A key strategy to get more done is to put technology away. That doesn’t mean that you never use it, but numerous research studies illustrate a robust collection of cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits from actively engaging in tech-free time. This ongoing...
by PV | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Frequently when I’m working 1:1 with an individual, and even when I’m presenting to a group, someone will say, “I find I’m so much more productive when I ______, but…” or “It feels so much better when I ______,...
by PV | Jun 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
“I have a zero inbox now and it feels great!” “Processing email this way has been transformative for me. I feel like I have a lot more headspace for other work, I don’t have a pile of “flagged” email messages and I much more efficiently deal with my email throughout...
by PV | Jun 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Did you ever have one of those exhausting days when you didn’t accomplish any of the things you had planned, but you were on the run all day and aren’t even sure exactly what you DID do? Most people fill their calendar with meetings and hope to get their “real” work...
by PV | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Attending a conference is an excellent way to get new ideas and build stronger networks. But most people return from an event to face accumulated email and voice mail, urgent needs from coworkers, and no time to process or reflect on the learning. So the bag full of...
by PV | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Organizing is fun and exciting for the same reason it is so challenging and exhausting: it requires you to make decisions. This is empowering, putting you back in charge of your space, stuff, and time, embracing your ability to decide what belongs (and what doesn’t)....