Comments on: What Did I Do All Week?

By: Fiona@Luce Pulsata

Fiona@Luce Pulsata — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:45:16 +0000

Productivity is the key of success in everything we do. If we lose too much time in not productive tasks, we may fail. I try to focus on things that can make my life better and avoid those that are just a waste of time, both personal and business wise. For me, it works.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:57:58 +0000

@ Mirjam – Yep, that’s a pretty good tactic. I would like to graduate to getting through my emails (and their ramifications) in under an hour. THAT would be awesome.

By: Mirjam

Mirjam — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:07:09 +0000

my favorites right now are having a real plan to stick to first thing in the morning and not “play around” until that is finished, plus outsourcing … boy that saves not just the time but it also helps you to keep going by not having to do those things that hold you back

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By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:32:03 +0000

@ Annie – Hi Annie, for some reason I had to rescue your comment from my spam cue. Glad I found it. Your Tea Kettle Game sounds like fun, honestly! I think its great.

I also go to the kitchen for coffee in the morning and while the water boils I let my computer start up also do dishes! But before I had a tea kettle I found myself going for hours really wanting a drink but being just incapable of ungluing myself from my computer.

Funny – the little problems we have to solve and sometimes never mention. Thanks for stopping by, I love your feedback!

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:23:53 +0000

Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your own tools and strategies here, I think this can be really helpful to people. I’m hoping to get more input from others as well …

I’m planning some follow-ups on this; there’s more that can be said on this subject than can be fit on one post. So stay in touch. I know what you mean about the 80/20 Rule – this originates from Eban Pagan, if I remember correctly? I think any methods we can think of and share on how to streamline our digital lives can make a big difference in the long run.

By: Bloggie Woggie Doodle

Bloggie Woggie Doodle — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:39:13 +0000

Hi Anna – I think that your management tools and strategies are quite helpful.

You mentioned Project Management Software on your list. I think that is very helpful. I’ve use MS Project and I’ve also made my own online and offline spreadsheets.

I also think that the 80/20 rule is exceptionally helpful. I sometimes find myself spending too much time reading blogs and posting comments both on forums and blogs belonging to others. 80/20 really helps.

Good timing on the article, I have felt overwhelmed lately

By: Annie T. Baxter

Annie T. Baxter — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:04:07 +0000

Hi Anna…It’s always interesting to see when others are thinking about this very thing…productivity! I had to laugh when you wrote about your electric tea kettle vs. waiting around for the water to boil. While I’m waiting, in the morning I unload the dry dishes and put them away and/or rush in to get the bed made. It’s sort of a “game” I have to “Beat the Tea Kettle Whistle”! (It doesn’t take much to entertain me!)

Looking forward to reading more of your tips.

Until next time…Annie

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