Every so often, the workers of London Underground’s train service – The Tube – go on strike. They did so last week. With the millions of journeys made across the network each day, you can imagine the disruption. And more may be on the way… But let’s not dwell on all that, instead let’s set our […]
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Why I Love A Travel Checklist
My friend was driving me back to the airport yesterday, following a weekend visit, and we got to chatting about her upcoming travel. She has two trips, nearly back to back, which will require quite a bit of preparation. So, she’s planning a checklist to keep on top of it all. Great minds think alike, […]
5 Reasons To Keep Emails 5 Sentences Or Less
Emails may be the bane of our existence, but today let’s take measures to make sure our emails aren’t the bane of everyone else’s! How long are your emails? Not sure? Head over to your sent mail and scan through your last twenty. Are your messages succinct and to the point? …Or are they a series of […]
Are You Wasting Time On Inefficient Systems?
If you’re not sure, it’s probably time for a magnifying glass and a close look. I had been using a desktop tickler file system, to give you a bite-sized example. If you’re not familiar with the system, Dustin Wax of Lifehack sums it up beautifully in his post: Back To Basics: The Tickler File I loved […]
How to Achieve Goals? The Power of Incremental Steps
Can you do 100 push-ups right now? OK, ‘right now’ may sound outrageously impossible, but try the 100 push-up challenge and I’ll wager you can at the end of a few weeks. One of the most effective methods on how to achieve goals is to exercise the power of incremental steps. I know because at […]