Arachne's Sister

So, I finally upgraded from Office 2003, which I have been using since, probably, 2003, to Office 2010. At first I was worried that I would immediately be less efficient because I knew that the UI changed dramatically. Also, I have some Add-ins I rely on, and I knew I would likely need to upgrade ... [More]

I bet you have downloaded software from the Internet – either freeware, or paid – which has become an indispensible part of your techie toolbox. So, if you had to replace your harddrive, or move to a brand-spanking new computer, how easy would it be for you to re-install those essential programs? O... [More]

So, John Reese, internet millionaire, sent out an email yesterday referring to his recent decision to trash his Twitter account with 25,000 followers. (I have quoted large sections of the email since I cannot locate this online anywhere you would be able to read it.)   He wrote: Some peop... [More]

Derek Franklin has created a nifty “ClarityMap” related to accomplishing more toward your important work and goals each day. It prints beautifully in color and is a handy reminder to do what matters most and cut out the clutter. This is a free download, so go grab it: 3 Steps To Get Things Done C... [More]

Working out a tangle of embroidery floss has a lot in common with solving other problems in life. Four tips about accomplishing both. [More]

So, even though I am a pretty organized gal, I was getting tired of some of the clutter in my (very small) office space. One thing that I could never seem to do was keep papers from piling on my desktop. The reason became pretty clear to me, and I’m sure it is a common problem for lots of people. ... [More]

Hmm... As an organizing/efficiency expert, I am a bit skeptical about Eric Abramson's concept of "optimal messiness." - I don't necessarily disagree with his main premise, that over organizing (organizing continually for organizing sake) is detrimental to productivity, but I am afraid that... [More]