article thumbnail

The Cognitive Scientist’s Handbook to Working an Optimal Day

Success

One of ECHO’s most popular workshops is called Optimal Day. Since most companies don’t approve of siestas or desk naps, Loney recommends filling these two hours with menial tasks, such as scheduled status meetings, filling out timesheets or archiving old files. Better yet, if possible, take a longer midday break.

Sprint 321
article thumbnail

Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - How to Use Both For Optimal.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

Filing 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

3 Systems to Set Up When You Don’t Know Where to Start

Office Organization Success

Recently I held a laser consulting call with a client, and she basically came on the phone and said to me, “Tracey, I’m surrounded by paper. Here are my top three systems to get you started if you don’t know where to start: System #1: Create Client Files. I personally love brightly colored files as they brighten up my office.

UPS 100
article thumbnail

The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. She is living it up.

Calendars 325
article thumbnail

Did You Get Sent to an Inappropriate Website?

Office Organization Success

And I’ve since found out it only affects certain browsers like Safari and smart phone users! I contacted my hosting company, who confirmed that it looked like there were some abnormal code files on my site and they’re now in the process of cleaning it up. General Biz Training Workshops and Products gmail managing emails'

Training 100
article thumbnail

There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and.

Stephanie LH Calahan

» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones.    It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!

Phones 100
article thumbnail

The Secret Tool That Helps My Business Grow & Keeps Me Connected to Important FollowUps

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Back when I had to keep track of phone conversations, email and face-to-face it was simply much easier to do! Here is an example of an interaction that my client had prior to putting a CRM in place: Prospective client calls on the phone about a speaking project and a meeting gets scheduled. " I can relate! 

Phones 100