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Find Time Friday: The Secrets to Being Productive

Find Time Friday: The Secrets to Being Productive

Are you looking for some simple secrets to making the most of your time? Get more work done each day so you can have more time to do what you enjoy! Try adopting some new strategies to increase your productivity today. 1. Take breaks – It may seem counter-intuitive, but taking regular breaks will help… Read more

Find Time Friday: A Timely Quote

Welcome to our newest feature, Find Time Friday. We are going to be bringing you tools, tips and tricks to help you find more time in your day to  accomplish your goals and to do the things you most enjoy. “Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder.” – Mason Cooley We came across… Read more

Tech Talk Thursday: Check Email Intermittently

Feeling bogged down by your inbox at work? Do you find yourself constantly distracted by incoming messages? Prevent email from creating interruptions throughout your day. Instead, select an interval that you’ll check your email to see if anything needs immediate action or a quick response. This could be every 30 minutes, every hour, or perhaps… Read more

Tech Talk Thursday: Disconnect for Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving to you! Today’s TTT is short and sweet – simply put, we at Simply Placed hope you enjoy a wonderful day filled with family, friends, and fun. And while you’re indulging in the decadence of the day, consider putting yourself on a brief technology diet. Instead of bringing your smart phone or tablet… Read more

Tech Talk Thursday: Do Something Big before Email

Do you dread hitting the office every morning only to see how many new emails you’ve received in just one night? Do you wonder how you’ll ever be able to get your work done and respond to all of those messages? We have a tip for you: stop letting email guide your work and progress… Read more

Wellness Wednesday: Learning Resilience

Bouncing back from emotional traumas like a lay-off or divorce is never easy. Some people need more time while others seem to have limitless resilience. The important thing to know is, whatever causes you emotional turmoil or hardship you can learn to amp up your resilience and bounce back faster. Being able to recover from the unexpected is an important set of skills. Learning… Read more

Monday Mom’s Moment: Helpful Homework Hints (part 2)

Welcome to the second installment in our series aimed at helping parents and students confront the common problems around homework time. Last week we blogged about creating the proper work environment for your student in Helpful Homework Hints (part 1). This week, we’ll be discussing time management issues. Helpful Homework Hint #2: Time management.  Ugh! This… Read more

Tech Talk Thursday: Quantify Your Day with Track Yourself!

Navigating the ocean of apps out there can be daunting. There’s an app for everything these days and usually several to choose from that essentially do the same thing. If you’re ready to organize your app life and find the best that will help you be your best, try mapping out your app needs and quantifying your… Read more

Wellness Wednesday: Curb Your Tech Stress with Mindfulness Techniques

Not surprisingly, most of us in America are stressed by our tech! An overload of constant email and the rise of mobile technology making us always available has contributed to the highest stress levels in this country in decades. Even if email is going to stay a big part of your workday for the foreseeable future, there… Read more

Tech Talk Thursday: Get it Done with Goalforit!

Do you struggle with goal setting and prioritization? OK, perhaps that’s a snap for you, but how about your family? What if your kids had a fun, easy to use online behavior chart to help them establish positive behavior and successful habits?   Goalforit is an online community of individuals who are commited to achieving… Read more

Wellness Wednesday: Manage Stress with Healthy Food

Do you stress eat? You might actually be on to something! Some foods can help you eliminate stress one bite at a time. We all manage stress differently, if you prefer to eat yourself calm, it’s time to drop the sugary treat and opt for some healthier alternatives. Avocados – The potassium and antioxidants found in… Read more

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