Category Archives: Office Productivity

How to start an organizing project today

How to start an organizing project today

By: Audrey Thomas An organizing project might involve deleting and processing thousands of emails or sorting through years of “stuff” kept in a spare bedroom, basement or attic. Regardless of what needs to be organized, remember that the disorganization didn’t …
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Delay sending a text message

Delay sending a text message

By: Audrey Thomas There are two kinds of people. Those who use an iPhone and those who do not. iPhone users appear more passionate than Android users when it comes to their phone’s capabilities and quality of camera. I might …
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2 more habits of highly organized people

2 more habits of highly organized people

By: Audrey Thomas It feels good when you’re organized. You find things you’re looking for and you get things done by their deadlines. Here are two things that highly organized people do on a regular basis: They create routines. They …
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Outlook Rule for when you’re expecting important email

Outlook Rule for when you’re expecting important email

By: Audrey Thomas It’s a good practice to shut off all email notification sounds and symbols because they interfere with your ability to focus on getting your work done. But there are times when you’re expecting an important email that …
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The Four D’s of Task Lists: Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete

The Four D’s of Task Lists: Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete

By: Audrey Thomas We all have work sitting on our desks. Our Inboxes are filled with other people’s ideas of how we should spend our time. Our calendars have too many meetings on them. When faced with any kind of …
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3 Simple Secrets of Organized People

3 Simple Secrets of Organized People

By: Audrey Thomas As this New Year kicks off, you might desire to become more organized. This video tip shares three simple things that organized people consistently practice. My favorite is the third one. Here’s to making 2019 VERY productive!

Flags, and Tasks, and Emails, Oh My!

Flags, and Tasks, and Emails, Oh My!

By: Audrey Thomas In today’s video, Audrey shows you how to make email flags and the task feature play nicely together within Outlook. It will keep you from using your inbox as a to-do list and get more done!

Cubicle Do’s and Don’ts

Cubicle Do’s and Don’ts

By: Audrey Thomas Workplace etiquette isn’t just for offices with doors and windows! Here are four guidelines for cubicles or open-concept spaces. No More Prairie Dogs. It may be tempting to pop up over a wall to talk to a …
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The Password Sandwich

The Password Sandwich

What’s your password IQ? If you’re using the same password everywhere, or forget your password, you’ll love this video. This tip has been approved by two IT professionals!

Get Your Day Off to a Productive Start

Get Your Day Off to a Productive Start

In this video, Audrey shares four straightforward strategies for starting your day well and staying productive all day long.