How much of your time should you spend planning? [PMP #122]
Last week I was chatting with a client who said he’d read that you should spend around 10% of your time planning. My initial thought after hearing this was that it sounded like a good […]
All posts tagged Organisation
Create an easy to manage productivity system and don’t overlap your apps [PMP #92]
I often get approached by readers or clients who are having trouble maintaining their productivity system. I get asked about how and when to use email, notes, task lists, document folders and the calendar and […]
How someone who’s hyper organised deals with the unknown [PMP #91]
In case you haven’t heard, Hayley and I are expecting a baby in September. This will be our first child and I’m preparing for life to be turned upside down.
Being organised is a mindset [TPP #88]
Unfortunately, when we think about how to be more productive, we usually think about the tools and tactics we can use to save time and be more organised. But all this stuff is just the […]
How to organise files and folders on your computer [VIDEO]
As someone who’s pretty OCD when it comes to being tidy and organised, I cringe whenever I look over someone’s shoulder and see a computer desktop that’s full of files and folders. I’m sure some […]
Last minute rush
Today we realised we only had three days left on our visas in Indonesia. The plan was always to get an extension but it turns out, the process of applying for an extension takes about […]
Deleting unused iPhone apps
It’s crazy how quickly our phones become cluttered with apps that we think we need, but no longer use. Earlier today (and quite spontaneously) I decided to go through my phone to delete some unused […]
The Power of Less by Leo Babauta [BOOK SUMMARY & PDF]
The Power of Less by Leo Babauta is a guide on how to de-clutter you life and work to create more time for the important things. Leo explains how identifying the essential aspects of your life […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo [BOOK SUMMARY & PDF]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is a really interesting read all about being more organised and intentional with what you choose to own and how this can impact your way of thinking and perspectives […]
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vanderkam [BOOK SUMMARY & PDF]
Productivity researcher Laura Vanderkam has combined her three mini e-books into one comprehensive guide. Through Laura’s research and interviews, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast reveals how to plan your mornings, weekends and work […]