Reason #2: A Timer Helps Me Improve Focus As alluded to in last week's reason, using a timer helps me focus. It is important to set aside times of intentional focus so that you can make progress on a project or give something your undivided attention, especially...
Why Timers Make Me Happy – Reason #1
Dear Friends, It's summer and when you're married to a teacher, it means your routine gets a little shake up for about ten weeks. So, I thought I'd shake up my newsletter routine this summer as well. Instead of the usual messages and A-ha!s, I'll be sharing 7 quick...
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Frustration: You maintain 2 documents because part of the information should be seen by others, but there is other content that you want to have just for your use. Examples: Meeting Agenda & Your Talking Points A Quiz & Answer Key User Handouts & Trainer...
February 2024 Newsletter
Hi , Hope you enjoy this A-ha! If you would like even more tips on Microsoft Word, join our Express Training on March 13th where I share Word: What You Don't Know but Should!.(Session info: Online, 12:30-1:30, $29. Click here to register) Hope it helps! Be sure to...
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Hi friends , I sincerely hope you are having a great summer and taking some time for yourself during this season. You may have noticed, by the lack of newsletters, that I did! Winter and spring were busy, busy, busy and I needed a little pause. I'm rejuvenated and...
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The TimeTimer gadget is a big help when it comes to keeping people on topic during meetings! Plus, it will help you keep your meetings from dragging on and on. For years, I have said that my favorite organizing and productivity tool, for work and home, is the timer....
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year AND Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day!! If you make more piles than progress, (on your desk or in your email inbox), here is a foundational principle: Make a Decision When I was in college, I remember one of my business professors talking about an...