Archive for 2006/02


Do You Mind Map?

Over the years I’m becoming less interested in reading lines of text in favor of colors, shapes, and design. Makes sense. The brain is a complex mix of synapses and stuff (a scientific explanation, ha ha). Ideas and memories are triggered by seemingly unpredictable situations.
Think about brainstorming. Ideas pop up from “no where” and in […]

The Paperless Office

Synchronicity, gotta love it. Today a client expressed her frustration at having too many documents to reference for her work. She has a great memory and relies on it heavily. WHOA! what is one of the first rules of simplifying the mind? Stop using the brain as a storage space!
Just now I surfed into […]

What do I mean by Roles?

Roles are a way to perceive the different “hats” you wear in your life. They represent your priorities (well, they should! If they don’t, now is a good time to explore why not!) We have different sets of responsibilities that correspond with each of our Roles.
To be more specific about what your Roles might be, […]

Travel easily with wifi and organic food locators

Published in the January 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times was an article called, “Eat-well tips for traveling vegetarians,” by S. McCarthy. The tip that jumped out at me is relevant for any traveler, vegetarian or not. It’s something I thought quite a bit about the last time I was in New York for a […]

5 Ways to Make Your Busiest Days Flow Smoothly

Business is up and you are busy! Here are 5 tips to keep you on top of the game when your schedule is packed full of appointments.
1. Decide what you are going to wear the night before.
Yup, this is for men and women. Before going to bed, take a look at your schedule for the […]

Magnetic board

My filing cabinet is right next to my desk and provides a great surface to post things on. I post a few inspirational thougths, some photos, and magnetic mesh bins for supplies.
If, however, your filing cabinet isn’t within easy arms reach, you can still use this sweet magnetic technology by mounting a magnetic board. […]

Silver mesh magnetic bins

I put these on the side of the filing cabinet next to my desk. They hold paper clips, stickies, an assortment of pens, stamps and white out. Basically, they help clear off my desk (love it)!
If you don’t have your filing cabinet right next to your desk, you can simulate the effect with a magnetic […]