Posts Tagged ‘technology’
Use AI and Automation to Transform Your Productivity and Simplify Your Life
Before we get taken over by Skynet, I’m enjoying discovering the different ways AI (Artificial Intelligence) is making work easier and saving time. We’re already familiar with Google (other search engines are available) for finding info. Siri and Alexa and the vagaries of predictive text have been around for a while but AI is changing…
Read MoreUnlock your productivity potential: key steps to good time habits
Building a solid foundation for good time management and cultivating positive time habits requires a systematic approach. Here are the key steps to building good time habits: Self-Assessment: Taking a close look at your current time habits. How and where you currently allocate your time. Identify areas where you struggle, and recognise patterns of inefficiency…
Read MoreTop 10 Apps for building good habits and keeping you on track
Building good habits and breaking bad ones isn’t easy. It takes time, patience and persistence. Start by understanding where your habit comes from, what triggers it and what you need to do to change it. Along with motivation and willpower you can use technology to help you. Firstly, set your habit goal and then set up…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day – mind the equality gap
Women’s rights and gender equality are in the media … again. And not just because of International Women’s Day. Last week I was at the 10 Decades of Women’s Voices Event. #TenDec23 We take so much for granted these days and we’ve come a long way. However, there’s still a way to go and in…
Read MorePlanner or Scheduler – paper or digital, which is best?
Earlier this month I posted my planner for the year up on Instagram. Now, I love a planner, along with worksheets and checklists. They keep me organised and I regularly share my favourites and the ones that work best. If you want to stop being late (see previous post), it helps to use a diary,…
Read MoreHow to deal with the unexpected
What do I do when I’m always dealing with the unexpected? This is another question I often get asked when working with clients. When I first wrote this down as an idea for a blog, I wasn’t thinking of this on a personal level. However it came to the forefront this weekend when my laptop died…
Read MoreWhen your mobile phone dies
A few weeks ago my mobile phone died. Dead as a Dodo or a Norwegian Blue (Monty Python reference). Not a flicker, not a glimmer. Nothing would persuade it to come to life. Even after trying all the standard restart options and searching online for recovery tips. Admittedly it had been struggling with memory issues.…
Read MoreHave a technology detox
Could you survive without your smartphone for more than 24hrs? Are you paying more attention to your smartphone than to the people around you? Set sensible boundaries to manage your smartphone use: Avoid using technology after a set time at night – let your mind switch off, ready for sleep. Don’t take your smartphone to…
Read MoreTop productivity killers
Business and people are even more connected today as a result of the technology available. Time is a precious commodity. We need tools and applications to make us more productive but do they? However, as useful as they are, they are also a great source of distraction. Interrupting our day, creating pressure, extending the working…
Read MoreAre you addicted to technology?
According to a recent report by Deloitte, we’ve never been more addicted to our smartphones. Are you one of the 30% that check your smartphone overnight? Responding to emails and social media in the middle of the night. Do you reach for your smartphone as soon as you wake up? Do you and your partner argue about your excessive…
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