Want to know the secret to achieving your goals and getting your important work done? It’s not time management alone, or even apps or tools – it’s ACCOUNTABILITY. But what does that mean? And how do you create this for yourself? Do you have someone to help you keep your goals moving forward? Debbie has long… Read more
Have you thought about the ways in which technology can help you to be more productive in your work or life? A couple of weeks ago, Simply Placed Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Dana Diaz, introduced us to the Rocketbook. The Rocketbook is a quick and easy tool that digitizes handwritten notes. In today’s post,… Read more
Love to hand write notes but intrigued by using technology to be more organized and productive? The Rocketbook is a tool to explore. Digital or analog? Electronic or paper? We’re often asked which is the best method to capture, organize and store notes, keep track of your to-dos, or plan your time, priorities or projects…. Read more
Simply Placed has had the privilege of partnering with hundreds of students – from middle school age to college – helping them to stay organized, productive, and efficient. We call it “Organized for School Success”. While many students are learning remotely, we are also able to provide virtual solutions to help with organizing and optimizing… Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about all the little things you could do during the day that would get you one step closer to reaching a goal? Productivity, which we define as achieving a desired result, is best accomplished through habits or routines, little things that you can put into place without much thought…. 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
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
Responding to disappointment and productively moving forward When you’re experiencing something hard in your life, it can throw you off your game. When disappointment or overwhelm strikes, how do you respond? Sometimes you need to just give yourself a break and take time to process what is happening around you and not be productive. Whether it… Read more
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