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Here’s a scenario: I’m a happy user of your site. I’ve used it, enjoyed it. I’d recommend it to others. But I don’t want to use it any more, I’m clearing out old internet accounts so they don’t add to my cognative overload, and I want to delete my account. Hint: let me go. If [...]

It’s Monday night, and so far all is quiet. It’s been a long time since my last real blog post because, almost a year ago, my baby girl was born. In this year of madness, I’ve needed time management skills like never before, and I’ve certainly taken them to new heights, managing to get far [...]

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. – author unknown.

Click to view original.  Source: http://xkcd.com/557/ I don’t know about you, but when I have this dream, it’s usually a sign I’m procrastinating on something I know I need to get doing

Are your poor, unloved possessions lying around the place, with no home to go to? Look around: if you have piles of “stuff” and you don’t know where to put it … watch out – the SPCC (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Clutter) might be on your tail! Find homes for all that [...]

Disclaimer: this is an obvious suggestion. Feel free to stop reading now. Of course, if you’re not organised, you may want to keep reading … The best way to get more organised is to spend time organising. It doesn’t have to be lots of time – just more than you do now. And it’s most [...]

I warn you – this is going to sound silly. But so many people have very reluctantly admitted how well this works that I’m pretty sure I’m on the right track. Here goes: If you’re procrastinating over something, start the very first, small thing. And only the first thing. If it’s a report, write the [...]

I have a looming deadline for a conference paper. When you’re working to a deadline, there are 3 options: start early, start as late as possible, or panic. Two of those are approved Project Management practices. Here’s a simple technique from Project Management for planning out your work to avoid panic. 1. Break the work [...]

I have a clutter monster living under my desk. While I’m away he collects books, mail, coffee cups, notes, pens … I come home to find my lovely desk full of clutter. I understand they can live under almost any flat surface. Do you have a clutter monster too? After getting inspired by Unclutterer’s “Workspace of the Week” I [...]

If you study, write or spend time on the computer, it’s worth setting up your desk to make that time a joy. That means at home, too. It can be cheap - check out the 2nd hand furniture stores – just make sure it’s write (sorry – right) for you. 1. Get a good chair that [...]