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Kids: Packing Camp Trunks
 Packing camp trunks is a love-hate relationship.
Here are a few steps for reducing the stress in getting them off to camp:
1. List - Go through the camp list and work with your child to find out what is needed. Schedule a time to purchase these items.
2. Label - Go through all items and use a permanent name stamper, marker or iron-on label. While sewn in tags may be best, they require more effort.
3. Pack - I like to sit by the trunks and send the kids on a scavenger hunt. "Go find 10 shorts to take to camp." As they bring me items, I confirm they are tagged, pack them and check them off the list.
Be sure to keep a list of the items that need to be packed last minute or brought with them up to camp (baseball mitt, iTouch, etc.) |
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Time: EMail Efficiency
 Many of us continue to search for ways to reduce the time we spend on emails.
Here are a couple of tips that may help:
1. Work - Show employees you trust them by asking them not to include you on every paper trail.
2. Home - Take the time to unsubscribe from unwanted email lists.
3. Use Key Words - Using a key word in the subject line enables you to create a "rule" that will automatically put those emails in a folder.
4. Set Standards - Set a standard that stops you from checking email constantly. Whether it's every two hours or twice a day, decide on a system that works for you and others so that your day isn't only spent on emails.
Managing emails can be difficult. Once you have a system that you implement daily, you can reduce your in-box to be more manageable. |
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Home & Office: Clutter and Focus
 A recent Princeton University study shows that clutter negatively affects your ability to focus.
Researchers used MRIs and other measurement tools to illustrate the brain's reaction and ability to respond to organized and disorganized stimuli. The study concluded that if you want to focus most effectively, clear clutter from your workspace.
Interested in the scientific support? Here's a link to the article:
Study on Focus and Clutter |
