Category Archives: Efficiency

3 Tips for Speedy Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

I hate spring cleaning, so when we begin that yearly chore, I want it done fast. Try these three tips to streamline your efforts and get rid of that dust and dirt as efficiently as possible. 1. Tackle Clutter First … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Ensure You’ll Waste Time on Unimportant Tasks

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Do you often feel as though you just don’t have time for everything? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the fact is, you don’t. None of us do. Nobody has time to do everything, we … Continue reading →

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Why, Hello Motivation!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Have you ever been suddenly motivated to complete a task that isn’t on the top of your priority list for the day? In a perfect world, we’d always be motivated to complete the most pressing task of the moment, but … Continue reading →

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100 Practical Time Management Tips

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

This is The Time Diet’s 100th Post! Usually, I try to keep my time management blogs brief. However, this momentous occasion deserves a celebration! Presenting my list of 100 practical time management tips. Read them, skim them, or forward them … Continue reading →

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Mind The Gap

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

When we take a look at our workday, it may seem as though our schedules are packed full. However, if we look closely, there are hidden pockets of untapped time that we let go to waste every day. These unused … Continue reading →

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Unplugging Your Day

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

We use technology for everything. We use it to manage our communication, organize our finances, keep track of our schedules and even supplement our social lives. Email, word processing, social networking sites and Google have become mainstays in our daily … Continue reading →

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Time Savers That Aren’t

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Don’t be  “April Fooled” into thinking things are time savers when they really aren’t. If we’re not careful, these things can be extremely detrimental to our time management. On my way home this week, traffic had slowed to a crawl … Continue reading →

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My Productivity Bracket

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Have you filled out your bracket yet? Basketball? No. I’m talking about your productivity bracket. We all know what it feels like to be pulled in a million different directions. When we accomplish work, it didn’t just…”happen.” It beat out … Continue reading →

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Time Management Paralysis

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Sometimes, when we have so much to do that we become overwhelmed with all of our impending deadlines, we freeze up and end up accomplishing nothing. This is what I call Time Management Paralysis and it is a huge hurdle … Continue reading →

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How to Read Fast

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

As a grad student and a teacher, I have a lot of reading to do in any given week. Part of having great time management skills is learning to do things efficiently, so knowing how to read fast is essential. … Continue reading →

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