Last week, I wrote about how to easily back up your computer files to the cloud using Carbonite. This week, I would like to talk about another one of my favorite Internet-based products. Dropbox is a free program that enables you to store files in the cloud so that you can (1) make them available to all of your computing devices, and (2) easily share them with others.
Read more →One of the worst feelings in the world occurs when you suddenly realize that you forgot to do something that you promised somebody you would do. It’s even worse when it’s the other person doing the reminding. How can you prevent commitments from slipping through the cracks? A great start is to write everything down.
Read more →As a Professional Organizer, I live the advice that I give my clients. I regularly donate unworn clothes and unused items; I efficiently process incoming e-mail and paper; I manage my time using an effective to-do list. But even I’m not perfect. That’s why I found it so satisfying last week to tackle something that had been nagging at me for a while — something that was violating TWO of my six basic organizing principles.
Read more →I did it on Friday night, and again on Saturday morning. I even did it again on Sunday! What did I do? I got my inbox down to zero. Yes, that’s right, zero e-mails in my inbox. And you can do it too! Here are my secrets.
Read more →I was an early adopter of the Blackberry. I was working for a large corporation when they came out, and as soon as I saw one of my colleagues with one and heard about it’s capabilities, I knew this was for me. I had just returned from a vacation and had been frustrated at being away from e-mail for a week. A few years later, I upgraded to the cell phone version of the Blackberry. I got rid of my low-tech personal…
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