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Cut Down on Digital Clutter

March 22, 2012/2 Comments/in Fellow List Producers, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Technology, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

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It can be worse than real clutter — I’m talking about digital clutter. If it seems like your emails are never ending and you can’t come up for air — you are a victim of this electronic issue. I’ve written about websites that will help you manage your emails better. And I’ve even shared a video about ways to reduce inbox anxiety too.

But there’s always room for more tips if you’re becoming an electronic hoarder! I was recently interviewed about computer clutter by TheCourier.com. You can check out the full article but here are some of the highlights from the experts:

Make folders in your email and hard drive
Make organizing files a habit
Get rid of files and emails that you don’t need
Make an archive folder for emails you want to keep but don’t need right now
Get a separate email for newsletters
Unsubscribe if you find yourself not reading newsletters

List of Items to Buy When Sick

March 20, 2012/2 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Fellow List Producers, Food, Guest Posts, Health, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Shopping, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

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For some reason — everyone was out sick yesterday. It’s weird. Not only in my office but in others too — did I miss a national holiday? Nope — it turns out the change of weather does strange things to people and makes us sick! Yep — I have a list for this. This one comes from my friend and colleague Jess Lieberman, a fellow list maker.

Being Organized Helps Beat Stress

March 12, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Books, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Fellow List Producers, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Video/by Paula Rizzo

One of the things I love about being a health producer is that I get to cover “news you can use.” From the newest super food to a cutting-edge surgery — we often learn about it first. Not only does this information help people but it makes me look really smart at cocktail parties.

That said — I had the opportunity to produce a segment with life coach and author Margaret Moore (a.k.a. Coach Meg) about her book “Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life,” where she gave all kinds of tips and tricks for being less overwhelmed, less stressed and more productive. Love that!

Take a look at the video and accompanying article here for some ways to tame the frenzy in your own life. Here are some of my favorite Coach Meg tips:

Think about what puts you in a calm state and do it!
Set small goals to focus your attention (say to yourself for 30 minutes I’m only working on x)
Turn off your cell phone and/or email to get more done
Even super organized people can overload — build in breaks and time to relax
In the end you are the only one to hold accountable for your productivity

DIY Gotta Have It Tool List: A Girl’s Best Friend

March 8, 2012/10 Comments/in Art, Decorating, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Shopping, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Just the other day — my friend Danielle (are you sick of hearing about her yet?) and my friend Brian (equally mentioned on this blog) were doing a little home project — fastening a wine rack to Danielle’s wall. It did not turn out as planned – the wall was concrete. As any DIYers would guess — they didn’t have the right tools to finish the job — so instead of going to Home Depot they Facebook’ed my father (Mr. Fix It) for some answers and cracked open a bottle of Pinot Grigio while they waited for answers. Needless to say — no wine rack is on the wall today. Read more

DIY Dry-Erase Frame & 10 Ways to Use It

March 6, 2012/0 Comments/in Art, Beauty, Boost Memory, Decorating, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Home, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Creativity comes in many forms. For me — writing is my creative outlet. But give me a glue stick and some glitter and I’ll definitely make a mess — not a masterpiece. I like crafts — but mostly when other people do them! My guest blogger Molly is a whiz with such things and she’s whipped up this post about how to make a dry-erase frame yourself for your lists! Love that! I think I’ll even attempt this one myself 🙂

DIY Dry-Erase Frame + 10 Ways to Use It

by Molly Borter

Like many of you, I’ve been making lists for as long as I can remember. From what I need to pack for a weekend getaway to my observations on a sunny day, I can’t seem to stop scribbling on notepads, post-its, napkins, envelopes—well, just about everything! And while I have invested in my own cutesy stationary in the past, I’ve always wanted something easier and budget-friendly. Read more