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The secret to a more productive week
by Sarah on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 | 5 comments
If you’re looking for a quick fix to your productivity woes, the answer may lie in something as simple as a pen and pad. Writing down a plan for the week ahead is an effective way to help you to turn down the “noise” and the stress that tends to accompany a full life. Unfortunately, ... [read more] -
Time to sign up for the August GetButtonedUp Challenge!
by Sarah on Friday, July 27th, 2012 | 7 comments
If you've been dreaming of getting ahead of the fall chaos, you're in luck. That's exactly what our August #GetButtonedUp Challenge is all about. Head on over to our August Challenge sign up page to get more specifics & sign up. -
4 surprising reasons you can’t concentrate (& what to do about it)
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 | 3 comments
As organizational experts, we hear it all the time, “I feel like I have A.D.D.” People who can’t seem to focus on their projects casually dismiss their vulnerability to distraction as a likely chemical imbalance. But that’s not very likely, as statistics have shown that only around 4.4 percent of adults in the U.S. ... [read more] -
“Do I have A.D.D.?” Tips on organizing to increase your focus
by GuestBlogger on Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 | 7 comments
We’ve all been there. We start an activity—any activity—folding clothes, washing the car, writing a paper, preparing tax information, and then, out of nowhere, our focus simply abandons us. But why? Are some of us just predispositioned to distraction? Is it a chemical problem, like ADHD? Or can we simply organize our lives to focus ... [read more] -
4 Ways to break productivity-torpedoing digital habits
by Sarah on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 | 7 comments
A few years ago, Disney Pixar released the movie Up. It’s a sweet little film about a rather crotchety old widower and a young scout who accidentally end up on an adventure together. Not long after they touch down in a far-off land they are greeted by a dog named Dug. He’s a loveable golden ... [read more] -
Genius idea: a failure wall
by Sarah on Monday, December 19th, 2011 | 6 comments
Last week I stumbled upon a wonderful post on Harvard Business Review blogs (yes, I am a giant nerd) titled: Why I Hire People Who Fail. In the post the author reminded readers of something we all know to be true - that failures teach us more than successes because we are forced ... [read more] -
What the military can teach us about organization
by Sarah on Friday, November 11th, 2011 | 2 comments
Today we salute the incredible men and women who have bravely served our country. As we do, let's also consider the powerful lessons the military teaches us about getting organized. Teamwork From their first day in boot camp, recruits become members of a unit. In training, it doesn't matter who crosses a finish line first or ... [read more]
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