Get Notified of Important Email Messages
Let the computer watch for important messages so you don’t have to
Don’t waste time constantly checking email “just in case” you got an important message. Your email client can help.
Productivity
Protect Your Focus with Email-Free Zones
Give yourself permission to work without getting dinged
Here are some times you definitely should not be checking email. You can start breaking free of your email addiction here.
Outcomes Lead to Actions
Start with the results you want, then work out what you need to do to get there
Are you focusing on what you want to do? Or what you want to get done? Focusing on results gives you greater flexibility in how you get things done.
The Secret to a Productive Monday
Five Proven Strategies to Start the Week on the Right Foot
The secret to a productive Monday begins on Friday. Don’t end the week until you have a plan for how to start the next one.
Why You Should Keep a Work Log
Recording what you did is as valuable as planning what you’ll do
Your task list and calendar are an important part of your digital planning system. Keeping a log of what you actually do provides valuable feedback to help you get better at getting things done.
The Right Task at the Wrong Time
Picking the right tasks is half the battle. You also need to work on them at the right time.
Five Email Addresses You Should Know
You can capture a lot of information by email
Can you send an email to remember something forever? Get things done? Read an article later? If you use any of these services, you should know these email addresses exist.
Four Apps for Capturing Paper with Your Phone
Never leave information trapped on paper again
Here are four apps to help you digitize paper and get it into your productivity system, any time, any place. All it takes is the phone you have in your pocket.
Removing Browser Tab Clutter
Surfing the web is like any other task—clean up when you’re done
Having lots of open browser tabs makes it difficult to get anything done. Figure out why you have the page open, make sure you can get back to the information when you need it, and get productive online.
Linking to Mail Messages
Archive the message and find it again with a single click
Is your inbox full of emails you don’t want to lose track of? Link to the message from your digital planning system instead.