It's the beginning of the year, and motivation is high. Here's some of my productivity tips on how to get the most out of your working week from my monthly columns in MyCareer (SMH & The Age) Checking your email 935 times each day can really interrupt your work. Learn how to Stop time slipping away (read online) by chunking tasks … [Read more...]
Here’s how to declutter from the inside
With so many opportunities to communicate what we're doing, it can often seem like there's no space to think, rather than just "do", "share" or "tell". I love Samantha Nolan-Smith's recent series on information clean up; and particularly her view that de-cluttering should start on the inside. The worksheets and visualisations (free!) on the topic … [Read more...]
Here’s how I clear my inbox with (relative) ease
It's true that I'm regularly on a productivity bent. Why take more time than needed to do boring tasks like checking email, paying invoices and dealing with the humdrum side of work? I've previously posted about my love of The 4-Hour Work week by Tim Ferriss, and I recently wrote a story for My Career about our work life becoming overloaded … [Read more...]
Are you hooked on technology?
First, a confession. I've been known to have a love/hate relationship with technology. On the 'love' side, I write smartphone apps; feel like my iPhone has made me more efficient not less; and am grateful that technology allows me to work from anywhere. On the other, I find 'unplugging' takes continual discipline; social media STILL seems like … [Read more...]
3 ways for writers to get organised
Ok, New Year, new lists! To be successful as a freelance writer, you need to get organised. Here are 3 tips to get you started on making 2012 a bumper one. … [Read more...]