Remember that song “Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy from the 80s?
It must happen to you too — you wake up and already a million ideas and things you need to do are whizzing through your head. Then you get on with your day and all these pesky tasks just won’t go away. Having mental clutter can make you frustrated, tired and annoyed. So I say clear it out!
Here are a few ways that work for me:
Write a To-Do List
This may seem a bit obvious, but it works! If you’re mind is crowded with all the things you have to get down, write them down in a To-Do List. This way, you can easily see what needs to get done and you can prioritize better. Read more
When the to-do list app Astrid first launched — I was instantly in love. I raved about it’s adorable octopus mascot, Astrid, and I really enjoyed the little nudges she gave to help you get things done. I even interviewed the CEO of the company, Jon Paris, on my YouTube channel. A few months back word got out that Yahoo had bought the productivity app. Fabulous, I thought! Finally one of the good ones made the big time! However…now I’ve heard that on August 5th Astrid will be no more! I don’t know why but they are shutting down the service.
Don’t Panic!
If any of you, as I do, happen to keep a lot of important data in your productivity app of choice, no need to panic! In response to closing their service, Astrid has created a way for its users to keep all of their information after closing up shop. All you need to do is go to this link: astrid.com/home/export and you will be able to download all of your data.
Also, if you want to keep using your lists and other information, Astrid recommends that you upload your data to one of these apps.
They are set up to allow you to pick up where you left off:
1. Wrike
2. Wunderlist
3. Sandglaz
4. TickTick
5. 24me
6. Any.do
I recommend these to-do list apps as alternatives to Astrid:
1. Carrot
2. Don’t Forget
3. Clear
4. Paperless
I’m sad to see Astrid go and I hope you find another productivity app that you love just as much! If you do — please let me know about it!
Summer family jump (Photo credit: Evil Erin)
Summer is here and it can be hard to escape the “school’s out” mentality. Co-workers are leaving for vacation, and the office is slowing down. The sun’s out and all anyone wants to do is head to the beach or camp out poolside. It’s easy to start counting down the days until your own vacation.
I finally did it! I got to Inbox Zero. It’s really an amazing feat if you ask me. Getting your inbox to have absolutely nothing in it. Crazy, right? Well I was able to do it this weekend. I don’t know how long it will stay that way but I feel great.
Having Inbox Zero gives you a great sense of accomplishment and relief. Not being overwhelmed by a full inbox can do wonders for your psyche. It’s a wonderful way to start the week.
Here’s a few tips to get an Inbox Zero of your own!
