A workable strategy to keep your deleted files and emails lean

Tips for less clutter A subjective truism is that not all emails and files need to be saved in perpetuity – especially downloaded files which infiltrate our professional and personal lives on a daily basis. My belief is that only a small proportion of all files should be intentionally stored – and the rest discarded.… Continue reading A workable strategy to keep your deleted files and emails lean

The smart way to store downloaded files.

It’s hard to comprehend the number of files downloaded on a daily basis over your browser. These files just tend to squat on your hard-drive – and clog up the works. I maintain that instead of saving this in your Downloads folder, create a folder with the name ‘To Delete’ and change your browser’s settings… Continue reading The smart way to store downloaded files.

Thoughts on the ‘Monthly Method’ as a productivity system

What? I recently stumbled upon the Monthly Method site (and podcast!) and really liked how Polina Bee innovatively applies tried-and-tested techniques from the Scrum framework to personal goal setting and productivity. Note that there is a paid coaching service available – I don’t get any benefit from recommending the service, although as someone with a… Continue reading Thoughts on the ‘Monthly Method’ as a productivity system

About remembering those amazing ideas

It’s 2:16 am. You’re sound asleep … or more accurately were sound asleep. A brilliant business idea just flashes through your mind (or perhaps a solution to that complex problem from work or school), and you’re giddy with excitement. You tell yourself that you’ll remember this jewel in the morning…. except that by 8am, its… Continue reading About remembering those amazing ideas