Choice: the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We all make choices every day in our lives, and even small choices can have a big impact on our productivity. As we’ve touched on before, we define productivity as “achieving desired results”. The power of choice can be… Read more
If you were given an extra hour in your day, how would you spend it? Debbie was recently a guest on RealTalk with Dan and Brian, a weekly radio talk show on 1150AM KKNW, with a focus on real estate in the Greater Seattle area. Listen as they discuss productivity, the myth of time management and… Read more
Do you multitask? We all have demands on our time and often things are coming at us from more than one direction. Yes, maybe you can walk and chew gum at the same time, but when you are trying to do more than one cognitive task at a time, you’re attempting to multitask. Why multitasking doesn’t… Read more
We love sharing tips and strategies to help people incorporate organized systems and productive habits into their lives and work. Recently, a post from the Simply Placed blog was featured on an episode of the My Organized Life podcast, by national office supply and organizing product company, Smead. Listen as they share our six simple… Read more
Like most busy professionals, chances are you’ve encountered productivity challenges at one time or another. Whether it is procrastination, an Email inbox that is out of control, or struggling with setting your priorities, these things can cause stress and hinder your ability to work effectively. Our goal and one of the things that brings us… Read more
Is your work day getting away from you? Are you overwhelmed by email, tasks and priorities? Are things slipping through the cracks? Would you like to save time each day? Studies show that about 80% of the clutter in your home or office is a result of disorganization, not lack of space, and that the… Read more
Simply Placed is thrilled to have celebrated 16 years in business last month! Over the years, we have helped many successful, busy professionals make more time for what matters most to them. Whether through a productivity workshop, a one-on-one consultation, or hands-on organizing, we are honored to have helped to take away the overwhelm in so… Read more
Prepare For Less Stress Whether for business or pleasure, planning for a trip is a time consuming and sometimes stressful process. When productivity matters, anything you can do to get out of town in less time and with less stress and keep you organized while you’re away will make your travel much more enjoyable. Luckily, we… Read more
Studies show the average office employee spends over five hours each week participating in meetings and over four hours preparing for them. That’s more than an average entire work day devoted to meetings every week! If you’re in management, did you realize you spend an average of 12 to 14 hours a week in meetings? We’ve Got To Stop Meeting… Read more
Have you thought about what disorganization is costing you in your work? Whether it is in time, money, or stress – it is more than you think. It is hard to be creative, innovative and make a difference when you’re spending your day under a mountain of paper and Email. When you struggle with too… Read more
If something is truly important, how will you make time for it? You’ve probably heard the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”, but sometimes it takes more than just a will, it takes a why. When there is something you want badly enough, or you’re motivated enough by a compelling reason, you’re more… Read more
It is already April and we are one-quarter of the way through the year! How are you doing with the personal and professional SMART goals you set for 2019? Setting goals is the easy part, but following through on them is where people struggle the most. Work smarter, not harder What if you could have… Read more
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