Finding the best time management apps can be a challenge. Every one has a different ideas of what "works" and what's "effective." When I look for a time management app, whether it's a daily routine app or a calendar, I look for something to keep me on task, send me reminders, and you know... look… Continue reading Best Time Management App List 2020
Tag: Productivity Tips
3 Productive Mini Habits to Start Today
"Keeping up is easier than catching up." -Gretchen Rubin I love this quote. In her book, Better Than Before, Gretchen Rubin talks about habit formation. In this quote specifically, she discusses how it is easier to do small tasks each day to "keep up," rather than setting aside all of the tasks for the end… Continue reading 3 Productive Mini Habits to Start Today
Forming Good Habits is Easier Than You Think. Start with These 3!
"Keeping up is easier than catching up." -Gretchen Rubin I love this quote. In her book, Better Than Before, Gretchen Rubin talks about habit formation. In this quote specifically, she discusses how it is easier to form good habits by doing small tasks each day to "keep up," rather than setting aside all of the… Continue reading Forming Good Habits is Easier Than You Think. Start with These 3!
How I Keep My Email Inbox at 0
Today, I thought I would share my email system with you!Let me start by saying… I am not the biggest fan of emails in general. If my inbox is not always at zero, I feel a tiny bit of stress. (I guess that’s better than letting it get to 2,000 and not caring, right?)When I tell people this, they… Continue reading How I Keep My Email Inbox at 0
How I Organize My Google Drive
Google Drive is probably one of my favorite modern-day inventions (aside from air-conditioning and hair straighteners). I first started using it when I worked in public school and my team shared a lot of files with one another. Since then, I have become one of those people who uses it for e v e r y t… Continue reading How I Organize My Google Drive
7 Ways to Declutter Your Life This Month
Can you believe it’s already July?Wait. Was that dramatic enough? Let me try it again…OMG! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S JULY?! Is it just me or is time really flying by lately? People told me this would happen when I got older. I really like to think of the beginning of each new month as a fresh start and… Continue reading 7 Ways to Declutter Your Life This Month
How to Highlight Books & Notes in College
Have you ever seen that picture of a textbook completely covered in yellow highlighter that just says, “Highlighting. You’re doing it wrong.”? I literally laughed so hard at that the first time I saw it because I have definitely gotten those textbooks before! (And in all honesty, I’ve also been that highlighting offender.)Sometimes, it’s just hard… Continue reading How to Highlight Books & Notes in College
Good Habits for College Classes
Class. To go or not to go? That usually seems to be the question. I mean, we know that it’s probably best to go… but the freedom of not having to be there is just so tempting sometimes. Plus, there is always so much to do. Occasionally, we're just positive that we could be more productive if… Continue reading Good Habits for College Classes
15 Things I Learned After Grad School
Oh, hi. SO sorry for the awkward silence lately. I started a new job in a new school that TOOK OVER MY LIIIIFE last semester. But I am so excited to announce that OC is back on track with new posts every Monday! Aside from acclimating to my new schedule, 2015 was a big growing year, too (responsible-sounding way… Continue reading 15 Things I Learned After Grad School
How to Stay Organized in Online College Courses (tips from an expert)
Yesterday was Labor Day, which means that it's officially BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON everywhere! And you know what that means! ...school supplies, new class schedules, and for many of us, online classes! Online classes can be tricky because they're sooo convenient. However, they're also sooo easy to fall behind in! Enter: Our secret weapon, Professor Myers! That's right, today's… Continue reading How to Stay Organized in Online College Courses (tips from an expert)