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Not Your Grandma’s Blackberry Jam

Last week we posted on the perils of multitasking. Well, great minds think alike. On Friday, I received a brief, informative newsletter from my accountability partner, Jan, on a similar topic and with her permission, I share it with you. I even learned a new term I had not heard before; Blackberry Jam. This term is… Read more

Warning: Multitasking May Be Anti-Productive!

Why do people multitask?  Most people think that they can save time by trying to do 2 or 3 things at once.  Typical multitasking examples include: sending emails while on the phone, listening to a colleague while sorting mail, or making a list during a meeting.  While most people think they are being more productive,… Read more

Upcoming Fall Workshops & Classes!

We have three exciting Fall workshops & classes coming up (all classes take place at the Beaver Lake Lodge in Sammamish – 25101 SE 24th Street Sammamish, WA): 9/23 GO System Seminar – 9:00am to Noon It’s simple. “GO” stands for Getting Organized! The GO System is a proven, step-by-step process that can help you become more… Read more

Its Not Too Late!

There are 100 days left in the year. What are you going to accomplish during that time period? I just reviewed my 2009 Goals. Yes, they are written. Yes, they are posted in my office. Yes, I review them on a relatively regular basis (monthlyish). No, I have not made the progress I’d like on… Read more

Tools for School

By now, if you have kids, they are undoubtedly back to school for the year. Even if they have been in for a week or two, many are still excited and feeling positive about the year ahead. Remember how you felt the first day of school? Setting off to class with all your new school… Read more

Ready, Set, GO!

How would you like to improve focus, organization and productivity in the workplace?  Join us on September 23rd for a dynamic half-day GO System Seminar and learn how to do just that! It’s simple.  “GO” stands for Getting Organized!  The GO System Seminar teaches busy professionals simple, everyday habits that allow them to get organized,… Read more

Secret Productivity Strategy

Whether you are a stay-at-home Mom or a CEO of a large company, one important habit to get into is taking time at the end of each day to plan and prepare for the next.   For stay-at-home Moms this might mean doing (and getting the family’s help with) the following things at the end… Read more

Featured Service Provider – The Learning Curve

Part of being as productive as you can is knowing when to ask for help. If you have a student who has just returned to school and is struggling, or has struggled in the past with academics, we want you to know of a local resource we’re familiar with that can help. The Learning Curve… Read more

Worth Noting

After posting some “Back to Routine” tips on the blog earlier this week, I’ve seen a couple of great posts on other blogs I read regularly that are related. Two that I thought might particularly interest readers of the Simply Placed blog are mentioned here. Both are written by women that I have used as… Read more

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its Back to Work We Go

I always find myself with mixed thoughts this time of year. I love the warm, relaxed, spontaneous, sometimes “lazy” days of summer. Like many of you, its a season that I tend to take extra time off to enjoy the great weather, outdoor activities, vacation and time with family and friends. While its hard to… Read more

Back to School Organizing Tips!

The first day of school is either upon us or just around the corner.  Are you and your kids ready for a new school year?  Here are a few of our favorite back to school organizing tips:   Cut the Clutter Have a clear work space for your children.  This helps minimize distraction and helps kids… Read more

That was Easy

  We love to hear feedback from our clients on our services, products and seminars.  We have recently been receiving some very positive feedback about our new Meal Planning Made Easy system. Here’s an example: “I have been using Debbie’s Meal Planning Made Easy system for a few weeks now.  It’s very easy to use, and forces me… Read more

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