Procrastination: that undesirable time gap between intention and action. We’re all guilty of procrastination from time to time, and it is one of the biggest time management enemies and productivity killers. You intend to do something, you may even plan time to do it, but then you drag your feet. Getting out of the cycle… Read more
Are you under the impression that you have to multi-task in order to be productive and “get it all done”? If so, you’re not alone. Many people, stressed out and overwhelmed by the volume of their to-do list feel compelled to speed up, work faster, push harder, and do multiple things at the same time…. Read more
What does your day look like? Visualize and verbalize your goals to improve focus and results We talk a lot about various tools and techniques for goal setting and time management. Sometimes small simple things can make a big difference in helping you plan your time and stick to your goals. In addition to writing… Read more
Are you having trouble getting a new habit to stick? Forming a new habit is a process, not an event. Many studies show it takes at least 30 days to form a new habit. That means if you made a New Year’s resolution or set goals for 2022 that include a new habit, it should… Read more
If you have ever had a running or workout partner, you have likely experienced how much it helped you stay on track with your fitness goals. Making the commitment to stick to your plan can be much easier when you’ve told someone else that you’ll be there at 6am, rain or shine. The same proves… Read more
I love the seasons. Living in the Northwest for most of my life, I cherish our (relatively short) summers the most. It’s a running joke, but not entirely inaccurate that summer doesn’t really start until after the 4th of July. But from early July until about the end of September, there’s no placed I’d rather… Read more
“Your life is your story. Write well. Edit often.” Artist, author and editor Susan Statham aptly points out the importance of “editing” to make sure that we are writing, and living, the life story that is right for each of us. Disciplined editing – the strict elimination of the trivial, unimportant, or irrelevant – is… Read more
Twice each year, most of us (outside of Arizona and Hawaii) reset our clocks, “springing forward” one hour in the spring and “falling back” one hour in the fall. Changing the time by one hour doesn’t just affect your physical clocks; it can throw off your body’s internal clock, too. Let’s face it: it is DARK again… Read more
What are Your Challenges to Productivity? We hear these statements every day … “I’m overwhelmed by all I have to do” “If only I had more hours in the day” “I could work around the clock and still not get it all done” “I try to stay on top of it all, but things still… Read more
More people than ever before are working from home (wfh) full time or at least part time. Working from home does have its benefits. There’s no commute, you can wear pajamas “to the office”, and be a little more flexible in your schedule. However, it also comes productivity challenges. Many who work from home have… Read more
We’re all guilty of procrastination at one time or another. In fact, you can probably think of something right now that you are putting off until later. Unfortunately, if you wait until “the right time” to do certain things, chances are that thing may never be completed. There are many reasons why people procrastinate, such as unclear… Read more
Do you follow Simply Placed on social media? We recently polled our Instagram community and answered these questions related to organization and productivity: What’s the best way to overcome procrastination when there’s a big project to start? This is a very common question that we hear. First, it is helpful to understand WHY you procrastinate. Once you… Read more
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