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Will a Kangen Water System or Alkaline Water Improve Your Life?

Are you scratching your head wondering, “What in the world does a Kangen water system or alkaline water have to do with time management and productivity?” Allow me to help you connect the dots. My mantra is, “Time management is all about mind management.” To help your mind stay sharp, self-care is critical. Since self-care…

What Is the Worst Thing an IT Leader Does That Damages Productivity?

A technology journalist writing about IT Leaders recently posed several questions. I’ve included them below, along with my answers: What’s the worst thing an IT leader does that actually damages team productivity? Implementing a new platform without basing it on team, department or company needs, as well as not providing pre-implementation communication. What makes this…

Take Time Off for July 4th Weekend!

This year, Independence Day is on Thursday, so many people will have a four-day weekend. If you’d like to use this weekend to relax instead of catch up on work, here are some recommendations: *Time block your week to get more done before the holiday weekend *Practice Work-Life Balance Part 1 and Part 2 (it’s…

To Do Lists Can Be Fun!

I’ve been asked a number of how-to questions about to do lists: *Are to do lists only for work? *Can I make personal to do lists? *Should I combine my personal and professional to do lists? *How detailed do they need to be? *How many items should I have on there? *Is there any way…

How Administrators Can Offer Successful PD for Teachers

Recently an outlet made a media request for this question: How can administrators offer successful PD for teachers? The catch was that the answer needed to be five sentences or less. Here is the quick tips list I shared for how administrators can offer successful professional development for teachers: *Assess teachers’ needs. *Seek out a…

How to Stop Unwanted Calls

Unwanted calls won’t necessarily cost you much time if your notifications are off. But if you keep your notifications turned on, and you check your phone every time it rings, buzzes or vibrates, receiving unwanted calls could add up to many lost minutes per day. During a big election year, the amount of time you…

Favorite Movies Set in Italy

These movies set in Italy aren’t necessarily my favorite because they’re outstanding examples of cinematic genius. They’re on this list because they showcase my favorite places in Italy we’ve visited or they’re still on my list of places to travel to – and they’re entertaining enough to watch. A Haunting in Venice (2023) – canals! (the…

“Your lack of planning isn’t my emergency” – What to Say to People Who Don’t Plan

Last week, a viewer posted this question on my YouTube channel: “So I’m in a situation right now where I’ve already made it clear that they need to put orders in 2 days in advance. And that they need to manage their stock accordingly so that they don’t end up in a ” I’m out…

What Goes on a To Do List?

Jen Graham-Kizer recently interviewed me for an article she wrote about creating to do lists the night before. I love that she put my strategies to the test and shared what worked and what didn’t. In her article, she summarized our brief chat about a friend of hers who put everything on her to-do list,…

Best Morning Routine for a Productive Day

Recently, this question was posed by a journalist: “We’re diving into the world of morning rituals. From meditation to a simple cup of coffee, how do everyday habits set the tone for productivity and well-being? We’re interested in learning about diverse routines and their effects on daily life. We’d love to hear about the practices…