You’ve been on my mind. It’s been quite a year, month, week and a moment. I’m checking in; truly wondering how you are doing. How ARE you? Honestly, authentically, really? Would you let me know? I really want to hear from you. Personally, I feel like I’ve been on a roller coaster this year. Are… Read more
It is hard to be productive when we are feeling stress in our lives. We are living through unprecedented times right now. Many things are outside of our control, but getting a handle on what we can control is the best way to move forward through the stress. Whether it is taking time to process our… Read more
Whether it is at work or at home, we all have our own organizing style. Some of it is based on personal preference and some tied to routines or habits that work best for us. When we live and work with others, we need to consider their organizing style, preferences and needs, as well as… Read more
One of the topics we are often asked to consult with our clients on is selecting a time and task management system that helps them track, remember and maintain control over what they need and want to do. Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant Dana Diaz shares some of her thoughts and experiences in… Read more
I have always benefited from working with a coach. When I wanted to be a “runner” in high school but didn’t believe I could, I joined the track team. I had a distance running coach who believed in me and guided the way. When I wanted to do a Sprint Distance Triathlon, I joined a training team and… Read more
In this “work from home” world, are you falling victim to the myth of multitasking? We define multitasking as trying to do two or more things at once, or in quick succession. When you multitask, you may feel like you are being more productive when in reality, you may be messing up two or more things at… Read more
Have you been hearing a “buzz” about tools that are gaining popularity as more people are working remotely? Needing to find new ways to communicate, collaborate, and to connect with others for work? Meet Microsoft Teams. If you’re not yet using Microsoft Teams, it might be a valuable addition to your team’s organization and productivity… Read more
Are you struggling with the productivity challenge of “overloading”? Here’s a Q&A with Susan Husa, Transformational Life Coach with Animate Life Coaching, related to one of our blog posts. Susan’s challenge one that we hear often from our clients. If overloading is something you also struggle with, read on! In our answer, you’ll learn how you… Read more
What does a productivity transformation have to do with closet organization? Have you used time during the pandemic to clean out a closet or a other physical space in your home ? Have you gone through the exercise of removing the things that aren’t your style anymore, items you don’t use or that just aren’t… Read more
Remember back in January when you set your goals for 2020? Who would have imagined where we would be today? Fall brings changing weather and a return to familiar routines and schedules. Kids return to school, we may have enjoyed some time off work over the summer, and September is a great time to re-evaluate… Read more
Through organized systems and productive habits, we help busy professionals work more efficiently and make time for what matters most. While many of you are working from home and some may have kids attending school virtually, it’s more important than ever to incorporate habits and routines into your day (and theirs) so things don’t slip through… Read more
Are your kids prepared for their first day “back to school”? Just like our “home offices” are set up for work, it is equally important for our kids to have a “home classroom” set up for virtual learning. Whether it is a desk in their bedroom or a chair at the kitchen table, there are… Read more
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