For the record: it’s not you. It’s the instruction manual that never came. Tech isn’t just for “Tech People” – it’s for you, too! One of my driving beliefs is that no one is completely technologically challenged. Most of the people who feel that way just haven't been taught in a way that clicks with [...]
“Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it." - Mark Twain, American writer and humorist What is “Clean” Data? Having clean data has been forefront in my mind lately. I have several clients using excel spreadsheets to track data, I've been training a company on [...]
How to Keep Up with Technology Without Feeling Overwhelmed Technology is growing faster than ever, and it can feel overwhelming if you’re not a tech wizard. But don’t worry—it’s never too late to stay in the loop! Here are some easy tips to help you keep up with the changing digital world, even if [...]
What To Do When You Don't Know “You don't know what you don't know.” - W. Edwards Deming, American Business Theorist, Composer, Economist, Industrial Engineer and Much More! Did you know that the quote above was an actual quote? I was today years old when I learned that!! Back to the business at hand: It seems like [...]
When I was trying to decide what to share with you today, I was having a mental block. So I thought about what I had done this morning that would be helpful to you, and I realized I had done some Google searches. Well, duh! Everyone does online searching - what a great thing to share. [...]
Take a Breather: 8 Simple Ways to De-Stress and Smile 1. Dance Like No One’s Watching (Because They Probably Aren’t): Put on your favorite song and dance around your living room like you’re auditioning for a music video. Who cares if your moves are a little rusty? You’re the star! 2. Take a Nap, Call [...]
Tips for Picking User-Friendly and Secure Apps for Your Smartphone Choosing the right apps for your phone can enhance your overall experience and make your device more useful. However, the amount of apps (almost 9 million across all platforms!) can be overwhelming and stop you from making a decision. Here are some tips for selecting [...]
There are so many hidden gems on a Mac. If you've been using a Mac forever or just started yesterday, there should be something below that will help you be more productive, efficient or tickle your fancy. Tips First I'll give you several tips about navigating your Mac: Finder Basics: Learn how to navigate Finder, which is [...]
I've had several clients lately who felt like they needed to get to Inbox Zero with their email. One client said she has that embarrassed tightness in her gut when people give her "a look" because of the number of emails shown on her phone or computer. She feels like she should conform to what society says is "good" - [...]
I recently had an excellent session with a client. No, she didn't have clutter in the regular sense, but we had some great discussions around mental clutter, digital clutter and those piles that do inevitably accumulate around the house. As we were talking about each item in turn, I realized something that had never occurred to me [...]
