Have you ever found yourself standing in the aisle of the grocery store, certain in the knowledge that there was one more thing on your list (which is Read More
Maura’s Productivity Blog
Email Etiquette: When Is CC vs BCC the Best Strategy?
Note: This post was updated on February 20, 2021 When it's used effectively, email helps people maintain good relations with others. I think most Read More
Track Conversations with “Post in this Folder”
As I explain in my training on the Empowered Productivity System, keeping details in your head causes stress -- for example, that racing brain that Read More
Tips for Effective Use of Your Calendar
Below are a couple of ideas for making more effective use of your calendar. I prefer electronic calendar tools, because they offer reminders, but Read More
Creating Positive Habits
I get asked a lot about how to handle "recurring tasks." Then I ask for clarification of what a "recurring task" means to the person. Most of the Read More
Productivity Follows Process
Several months ago I wrote an article about productivity and time management tools (also called PIMs for "personal information managers"), and I ended Read More






