Tag Archives: Productivity

Being busy is not being productive

Why does being busy mean that you’re being productive in our world?  The manager who runs around all day talking on the phone, shuffling papers, assigning tasks, and generally “moving” is considered busy and thus productive and successful. Have you talked with a friend or co-worker who, when asked how they’re doing, always says something [...]

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Email Inbox Management – Step 1

Welcome to 2011.  New Years resolutions are in full force.  No, this isn’t a post supporting or disagreeing with the notion of new year’s resolutions (I’ll save that for another time).  It is about something that could and maybe SHOULD be on your goal list for your life.  I like to focus on creating goals [...]

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National Day of Unplugging & Sabbath Manifesto

So, I happened upon this today, that tonight, March 19, 2010 at sundown to until tomorrow night at sundown is national day of unplugging in association with the sabbath manifesto.  What does this entail? Here are 10 suggestions: Avoid technology Connect with loved ones. Nurture your health. Get outside. Avoid commerce. Light candles. Drink wine. [...]

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