New Year’s Resolutions that Stick Use these ideas to set and achieve your goals this year. Our tips can help insure you don’t loose steam by February. Focus – Brainstorm a Master Goal List so you don’t forget all of your goals, but pick one or two to work on at a time. Consider shorter-term… Read more
Students have much to learn. Of course there are the academic subjects and the social learning that goes along with both being in school and growing up in general. A subject that doesn’t often get attention from students, educators and parents is organizational skills. Below are several indications of disorganization in students: Frequently loses papers… Read more
For many professions Dec. can mean a quieter month in the office. Use this change of pace to your advantage to declutter and organize your workspace, catch up on filing and reflect on your work habits to find ways to increase your work focus, effectiveness and productivity. Simply Placed can help with: 5 Tips to… Read more
Technology has given us many ways to save time, from online billing and banking to robot vacuum cleaners. Even if you aren’t very tech savvy, there are many intuitive tools and applications that are easy to use. Often, there are even free options that can help you organize your home and schedule in order to… Read more
Question: Help! I’m drowning in incoming email. I start opening email in the morning and soon hours have passed and I haven’t done anything but sift through email. How can I both manage my email and get my work done? Answer: This is a very common challenge. Here are some tips for getting in control… Read more
Question: I’m very busy. I have lots of things I need to get done and I work long hours. I feel overwhelmed and stressed because I work hard and yet still have trouble getting things done. Are there ways for me to be more productive? Answer: Yes. At Simply Placed we work with clients to… Read more
Is your work day running 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? Are you interested in learning ways you can be more efficient and effective with some organized systems and productive habits that will make a difference?… Read more
Does your middle or high school son or daughter need some school organization help? Gather a few friends for our Organize for School Success class. This high-impact 60 – 90 minute seminar for students will cover tips, tricks, and practical techniques to help students organize their study space, school work, paper, time and schedule. Topics… Read more
Why do a 10 minute toss? The 10-minute toss is so effective because it creates a variety of benefits. These include: Feeling good about getting something done, Demonstrating the positive impact of single-mindedly focusing on a task for a period of time, and Creating long-lasting satisfaction that can motivate you to work on and complete… Read more
At a recent Simply Placed team meeting we spent time discussing the various ways we manage our individual task or to-do lists. The value of a task or to-do list, no matter what technology you use, is that it helps you remember, focus on and prioritize what you need to do to meet your short-… Read more
During a recent Simply Placed Email Intervention presentation we discussed the challenges created when we are always connected to our email and contacts through smartphones. In addition to causing distractions and decreasing overall productivity, responding to email and texts on-the-go can also pose significant safety risks, especially while driving. An audience member during this presentation… Read more
The school year is here, are you packing snacks and lunches for yourself and your family? Below are 5 of our favorite alternatives that are packed with protein to sustain your blood sugar and keep you focused and productive all work and school day long! 1. Cheese: pre-packaged for convenience, cheese is a great filling… Read more
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