Podcasts have had their moment, but now they are really having their moment… there’s a sudden resurgence, and I think that’s partially in response to many of us beginning to feel overwhelmed by all the content dancing before our eyes. I love podcasts for three reasons: I can deeply explore a specific topic or niche that is currently fascinating to me. I’m able to turn off all the overstimulation by simply listening (and giving my eyeballs a break). Listening lets me multitask - I can ... View Post
Shiny Object: Fluid App
I frequently find myself having conversations with people about simple tips and tricks for making life a little easier. A good example is keystroke shortcuts: I love being able to plow through my email without removing my hands from the keyboard to touch the mouse. However, not every life enhancement has to involve memorizing new habits and shortcuts. Some things are just simple in and of themselves. One of these is Fluid - a simple and FREE way to turn any website or browser tab into a ... View Post
The Business Toolkit
One of the most exciting things about being in business in the modern world is the dizzying array of tools that debut daily - if not hourly - to make our lives and business processes better. However, much like some of the less-than-helpful appliances of the 1950s, many of these so-called time savers can actually leave us drowning as we try to master new tricks, try new apps and still find time to actually do business. With that in mind, I wanted to compile a list of my favorite ... View Post
Shiny Object: Trello
I first learned about Trello in this informative post on helpful online business tools over on the Buffer blog, one of my favorite go-to resources for genuinely unique, cutting edge, applicable information for both my business and life in general. I marked it to explore and revisit later and kept it in the back of my mind - I don't like to just use a tool because it's emerging or popular, I want to have a specific application before I dive in to try it out. A new client project with a ... View Post
On Evernote and Harnessing the Internet
I've been known to wax poetic about Evernote, but it's only because I truly consider it the single most effective tool that I use on a daily basis for both personal and professional endeavors. I've been smitten with Evernote since the very first time I tried it. In fact, I recently re-read one of my favorite posts on the Evernote blog about how Janine Vangool publishes UPPERCASE magazine with Evernote, and noticed a reference to her very first note. That got me curious, so I checked ... View Post
Things I Heart
I have a very exciting - and possibly hilarious - announcement: I'm beyond excited to have joined the contributor team over at IHeartOrganizing! Now, before you fall out of your seat laughing, a little bit of background context: I'm not even going to pretend to be like the rest of these incredibly capable women whose homes and lives are full of all sorts of adorableness in the form of washi tape, label makers, chevron patterns and pops of the Pantone color of the year. These gals are ... View Post
