Paula Rizzo's Blog, page 30
March 2, 2015
I’m Going to Be on TV This Friday
Some super exciting news to share today. I’m going to be on TV this Friday! While I’ve made a few appearanceson screen here and there, the majority of my television experience has been behind the scenes as a producer. Until now!
I was recently invited on to The Better Show to share my list-making expertise. With the assistance of a few gadgets, I explain how to detox your to do list and then chat about the best apps to keep you organized.
I had such a great time on set! The hosts, Kristinaand J...
March 1, 2015
The Power of Saying No
Do you have a hard time saying no when someone asks you for a favor or sends you an invitation to get together? You’re not alone. I do too.
I totally understand — sometimes you just suck it up and give your precious time away.
Why we say “Yes”
Wanting to help — If you’re a people pleaser, saying no is not in your vocabulary.
Not wanting to come off as rude — Many of us correlate “no” with an insult.
To avoid conflict — It’s common to say yes just to please a friend or coworker.
Sometimes I say yes...
February 26, 2015
Cocktails Delivered Right to Your Door
As you know, I’m always on the hunt for easy and efficient ways to get things done. So when Iheard about Cocktail Courier I was intrigued. Here’s how it works – you pick a cocktail you’d like to make at home and they send you all the pre-measured ingredients to mixthe perfect drink. Professional mixologists create every recipe, which range from Moscow Mules to a twist on an Old Fashioned. These are probably drinks I wouldn’t tackle at home. But with the kit they sent me — I tried took on The...
February 24, 2015
5 Ways to be Productive While Being Lazy
You can be productive and be lazy at the same time.
This sounds crazy, right? But it’s notimpossible to get stuff done AND bea couch potato! It’s true! There are a lot of waysyou can be efficient without leaving the couch.
So I’ve put together a list:
1. Watch a Ted Talk. All you need is access to the Internet. Ted Talks are powerful videosthat cover a wide variety of topics. Their goal is to spread ideas and give insight to those who are looking for a deeper understanding of the world. Gain kno...
February 22, 2015
Get a Sneak Peek of My Productivity Course
Ever wish there were more hours in the day? The problem might be you’re not using the hours you have in the most efficient way. I’ve got a fix for this and I put it all together in a productivity course I’ve done with PopExpert.com.
It’s based onmy book, “Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed” and is designed to help you live a more fulfilling and connected life.
In this7-day course you will learn:
How to organize your life with lists
How to use...
February 19, 2015
11 Free Fab Finds for Productivity
Getting things done doesn’t always have to be time consuming and costly. There are actually a whole lot of free ways to be more productive. I’ve put together this list of freebies that will get you on track:
TimeSavers
1. Pathtalk: This app isreally versatile (and awesome)! It allows you to contact local businesses, make dinner reservations, book appointments, compare prices, and check in-store availability. Not to mention, you can do all of these things without making a single phone call! I us...
February 17, 2015
Don’t Drop That Hobby — It Could Make You More Productive
Hobbies can be a double-edged sword. You’re always trying to carve out more time for them but then when you actually do them —you feel like you should be doing something else to stay productive. What’s the fun in that?
Well here’s some good news. Did you know that your favorite distraction could actually be boosting your productivity? It’s true – here’s a list of some popular hobbies that will build up yourmind and muscles to help you get things done!
List-making: Yes! List making is a hobby. O...
February 15, 2015
Checklist for Going With the Flow
Recently, I talked about the nightmare of renovating andmoving into a new apartment. Everything that could have gone wrong did. I have to admit, for a short period of time I let this consume me. It took me awhile to realize that I need to be able to learn to be more flexible and stay optimistic when things don’t go as planned.
So I made “go with the flow” my New Year’s Resolution. Unfortunately, “rolling with the punches” is much easier said than done, so I put together a checklist tohelp:
Be P...
February 12, 2015
ListProducer.com is Getting a Makeover
I can’t believe this blog is almost 4 years old. Yep – can you believe it? This April will mark 4 years since I took list making to a whole new level! ListProducer.com has always had the same look and I loved it. But I think it’s time for a change…something new…something brighter and something better! So starting Monday — ListProducer.com will look different.
This original look is something that I threw together with a graphic designer friend but now that my book is out and I’m hoping to build...
February 10, 2015
Checklist for Overcoming Nervousness
It’s important to remember that everyone gets nervous. We all know the stresses ofstarting a new job, making a big moveor having to speak at an important meeting. While a little bit of nervousness is fine, sometimes it can seriously keepyou from being your best.
Here are a few ways to overcome your nerves and get back on track:
Talk It Over-I recently had my very first book signing for Listful Thinking.A couple days beforeI found myself getting a bit nervous and panicked. I startedhoping that n...
