Entries by Ellen

Going Paperless: Eliminating paper

      Have you decided that there is too much paper in your home or office?  Thinking about making a small change with paper in your home or office? According to a survey by Esselte, “88% of those responding felt that technology has helped them get organized.” Are you thinking about going paperless?  There […]

A Productive Day starts the Night before

  As funny as it sounds, a productive day starts the night before. Why? Because mornings are crazy and people are cranky!  There’s no time when you accidentally get up late because you or your family hit snooze.  The key to productivity is setting yourself up for success the night before.   Make a list […]

Write Stuff Down to be Productive

The biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”   Remember when life was so simple we just had to remember one telephone number to chat with a colleague, family or friend.  Just 7 simple digits and we chatted directly.  Now we have 2 or 3 numbers […]

Plow Through Paper after Vacation

    You’ve just returned from a vacation, feeling relaxed and looking tanned, only to find a colossal pile of mail and other papers waiting for you at work. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of paper when you return. Even when you are not on vacation, 57% of workers in a recent […]