Today we'll talk about ways to be productive in Gmail. A lot of my clients are intimidated by Gmail because it looks so different from other email programs. When my husband first started using Gmail, he hated it. However, after taking some time to get used to how Gmail works and implementing some of the [...]
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I will readily admit that I have some digital hoarding tendencies. See if you relate to some of these scenarios: Oh, that video on Facebook looks fun, but I don't have time to watch it now, I'll put it in [...]
What is "The Cloud" anyway?? It's much simpler than most people realize: It is almost anything that exists online (on the internet). Your email is in the cloud, Facebook is in the cloud, Netflix is in the cloud, and any other program you use through a website. Those websites have servers (master computers) that [...]
Have you ever found yourself searching for just the right planner, calendar, app, or system in an attempt to tackle challenges with time management? The good news is, you are not alone. I've given numerous presentations on the topic of time management over the years to a wide variety of audiences including educators, homemakers, corporate [...]
With the new virtual world everyone was pushed into this year, many are struggling to keep up with the technology required to stay relevant. To help those who feel they aren't tech-savvy, we've created a new video series - Tuesday Tech Training. This month was all about Zoom. Click the pictures below to access [...]
When working on emails do you lose hours of time and wonder what you accomplished when you're done? Do you feel like you're fighting a losing battle before you even begin? You're not alone. Most of my clients and attendees at my presentations fight the same battle. So what should you do? Formulate a [...]
If you're like me, you've struggled for the last month or more to figure out what to do next. And why did I lose my ability to prioritize and focus on what's important? Here are three of the things that have helped me to recenter and take action: Daily Communication Even as an introvert [...]
Have you ever looked at your "My Documents" or "Pictures" folder and felt overwhelmed? Maybe it's time for you to create some folders to house some of those files (documents, pictures, PDFs, etc). So you say, "Sure, I could do that, but I don't have time to move each file into a folder - [...]
I was recently interviewed for a podcast, and I'd like to share with you the top 5 tips that I found to be most important while preparing for that interview. These tips can be used for any type of presentation or interview that you may be preparing for. 1. Plan your answers in advance [...]
Did you know that almost every email program allows for auto-responder/vacation messages? There are several ways you can use this feature in your email. Some are straight-forward, but a couple are “outside the box.” Send automatic responses to notify senders of: When you’ll respond to their email A time of day or ‘within 24 hours’ How [...]
