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Book SynopsisProductivity expert shares the simple 7-minute strategy that will transform how you start your day, manage your schedule, overcome digital distraction, and boost your productivity.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and America's leadership mentor offers a revolutionary system for slaying distractions, gaining freedom from interruptions, and reducing task lists so readers can focus on their highest goals.

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Book SynopsisIn today's world, we're often overwhelmed by our digital devices and the volume of available digital information. Get Organized Digitally! outlines a complete digital organizational system for the busy educator and helps you harness the power of technology to save time. This book is your go-to source, presenting the nuts and bolts of exactly how to make technology work for you in both your personal and professional life. Special features of Get Organized Digitally!: Details of how to get started with the best digital organizational tools available today. Principles of digital organization that make all the components of your system work together. Stories that inspire and show how technology can make our lives easier. Time is the most precious resource we have; managing it well leads to greater productivity and less stress. Get Organized Digitally! shows educators how to harness the powTrade Review "If you base your assumption about this book on the title alone, you’ll assume Frank Buck’s book Get Organized Digitally! provides information on calendars, email, notes, and files. You are correct, but Frank goes further than most books on the market. Throughout, he provides customized examples that you’ll connect with immediately. He also focuses on the overall goal of digital organization; the content is applicable to any platform. If you are looking for a guide to start organizing digitally or take your organizational skills to a new level, this book should be your choice."—Barbara R. Blackburn, Ph.D., author of 30 books including 'Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word'"If you’re leading in education, or teaching, Get Organized Digitally! encompasses time management and organizing principles paired with the current technologies that will take you from disorder to order. Frank Buck has detailed how to handle the most common travails of getting (and staying) productive throughout the school year."—Ray Sidney-Smith, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity, Evernote Certified Consultant and Evernote Regional Leader (North America) "You didn’t know better, but don’t let that be your excuse anymore. This book will show you how to control your time and take back your life! Dr. Buck, once again you're helping us overcome our time-management struggles. Too many interruptions? Chapter 3. Want to be more organized? Chapters 4 and 5. Email out of control? Chapter 8. You can go on wishing things were different, or you can forgive yourself and read this book. Your time is now."—Jason W. Womack, author of 'Your Best Just Got Better' and 'Get Momentum'"The main lesson in the book is that anyone can write a to-do list, or have a sticky note system on their desk, but ultimately you need everything in one place. With technology at our fingertips, this has never been easier.Each chapter offers a different resource, and then the last chapter not only summarizes key points but also offers a dozen other quick tips and ways to integrate many of the tools so they can work together"—Stephanie Choate, MiddleWebTable of ContentsPart I: The Digital Task List 1. Your Digital Task List: All the Eggs in One Basket 2. The "Seven Essentials": What to Look for and How to Use Each One 3. Trap, Organize, Do: Do One Thing at a Time Part II: Digital Notes and Digital Documents 4. Digital Notes: Information When You Need It 5. Mastering Evernote: Features and Use Cases 6. Digital Documents: Retrieval Shouldn’t Be a Safari Part III: Rounding Out Your Digital Treasure Chest 7. The Digital Calendar: Building and Sharing Your Day 8. Email Mastery: The Hub of Your Communication 9. Digital Automation: Letting Tech Shoulder the Load Part IV: Conclusion and Challenge 10. School is Not a Place

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Book SynopsisJohn Caunt is a freelance writer, drawing on his many years' experience as a senior manager, trainer and life coach. He is the author of Stay Confident, How to Organize Yourself, Boost Your Self-Esteem and 30 Minutes to Manage Information Overload, all published by Kogan Page. He is based on the Isle of Wight, UK.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Know where you are going; Chapter - 03: Organize your time; Chapter - 04: Understand the way you work; Chapter - 05: Organize information; Chapter - 06: Organize the way you work with others; Chapter - 07: Organize your space; Chapter - 08: Organize filing systems; Chapter - 09: Use technology effectively; Chapter - 10: Organize yourself at home and away; Chapter - 11: Keep up the good work

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Book SynopsisAre you always late, do you miss appointments, lose your keys, forget your phone, miss deadlines at work on projects, have to pay penalties on late returns for paying tax? We can all be impacted by chronic disorganization - whether it be because of long term stress, menopause, diagnoses of ADHD and/or autism (to name just a few of the very many reasons). It has nothing to do with being stupid or lazy.  Some brains are wired differently, and understanding this is the way forward to allow us to delegate, find strategies and systems in place to manage our day to day lives - whether in our personal or professional lives.  Overcoming Chronic Disorganization will help you recognize your behaviours and put systems in place to help day-to-day tasks seem less overwhelming and challenging. It looks at the triggers and symptoms of CD, at the role of ADHD and/or autism, and at their impact on executive function. From this background of better understan

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Book Synopsis Time Management In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to getting things done, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From understanding how you work best, learning to say ''no'' and simplifying your desktop, to effective scheduling, prioritization and delegation, you''ll soon be on track to clear your desk by the end of the day. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of time management, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Time Management In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: It all starts with you- Monday: Understanding your job- Tuesday: Organizing your workspace- Wednesday: Managing your workload- Thursday: Coping with your colleagues- Friday: Communicating effectively to save time- Saturday: Time managemenTable of Contents : Sunday: Self-assessment : Monday: Mastering paperwork : Tuesday: Planning : Wednesday: Controlling IT : Thursday: Taming the telephone : Friday: Managing meetings : Sunday: Managing projects

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Book SynopsisTime Management Magic is all about learning a system and a way of thinking that enhances the ability to lead a highly productive, balanced, and effective life. Too many people get discouraged and want to quit because they have setbacks and other obstacles in their life. Retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell’s advice to everyone is, “Don’t underestimate what you can achieve.” Lee believes that having a well-organized system for planning and executing one’s goals and dreams is vital. He credits his success to having a strong time management system in place to ensure he would do what he said he would do and keep his promises. The time-management secrets Lee has developed have become one of his most requested corporate training lectures and are now available in his tell-all guide, Time Management Magic. The system he presents is not just about time management, it is about life management. The executive time management secrets contained in Time Management Magic help readers keep all parts of their lives under control and jump-start their personal and professional growth.

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Book SynopsisManage the competing demands of working motherhood.As a working mother you often draw the short straw. You carry most of the burden of caregiving and household chores, and your career suffers because of it. Bosses and coworkers assume that since you're focused on your family, you don't prioritize work. But choosing your job over your kids' extracurricular and school commitments means letting down the people you love most.Advice for Working Moms can help you alleviate this tension. Drawing on the wisdom of experts and parents alike, it will help you strike the right balance between family and work so that you can prioritize what matters most to you and feel fulfilled in all areas of your life.You'll learn to: Let go of working-mom guilt and that constant "overwhelmed" feeling Discuss family commitments with an unsupportive boss Create a parenting posse for caregiving support Negotiate a more equal division of labor at home Say no to "office housework" and other invisible tasks at work The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

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Book SynopsisThe Habit Tracker with a Badass Edge!“…was looking for a guide that not only kicks my butt into gear but also keeps me motivated to keep going and this one definitely did the trick! Highly recommended if you want to feel like a badass while striving to achieve your goals!” – Edelweiss book reviewFrom the creator of the Bestselling book Badass Affirmations, Becca Anderson created this habit tracker journal with the inspiration of Stephen Covey, whom she worked with to create a line of Franklin Planners for women. Having learned from the best, Becca wants you to take your habit tracking and time management skills to the next level!Wake up with this habit tracker! Inside this habit tracker, you’ll find morning mantras to center your mind before you head out to conquer the day. This inspirational book for women has writing prompts to get you emotionally present to conquer the to-do list that you might’ve been avoiding up until now.Achieve life balance all in one space. Different from an average productivity book, this habit tracker journal is the perfect space to fill out your daily goals, create your habits lists, and check off your to-do lists. Stay aligned in all aspects of your creative and work life with the Badass Affirmations Tracker. Inside, you’ll find: A habit tracker journal to achieve your daily goals, healthy habits and weekly to-do’s Morning mantras and journaling prompts to get you ready to conquer your day A book for creatives, entrepreneurs, and moms everywhere If you're looking for books for young women in their 20's or if you liked Badass Affirmations, 90 Day Cycle to New Habits Journal, or 3 Minute Positivity Journal, you’ll love the Badass Habit Tracker.Trade Review "So I'm the worst at tracking my habits and was looking for a guide that would not only kick my butt into gear but also keep me motivated to keep going, and this one definitely did the trick! I love the encouragement throughout the book and that some of the prompts are so simple but already make you think of your bigger goals that can be achieved in smaller steps! Highly recommend if you want to feel like a badass while striving to achieve your goals!" —Mimi Koehler, The Nerd Daily "Highly recommend!" —Ashley Duncan, Maricopa County Library District

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Book SynopsisDo you find time constantly slipping away from you? Or does completing a to-do list feel totally unachievable? We all have 24 hours in a day, but sometimes putting them to good use can feel like an impossible task. The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit is here to change that!Written by a clinical therapist and author of The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, this book focuses on practical methods and strategies, including creative worksheets and easy to use techniques, to help you find your motivation, achieve your goals and feel less stressed about organizing your time.With 25 different techniques based on CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapy, you can find out which strategies work best for you to help transform how you use your time and learn how to feel empowered to make positive changes to habits in your daily life.Trade ReviewAs a psychiatrist who works extensively with individuals with ADHD, this book is a fantastic find. Risa's actionable executive function skills are illustrated using accessible language and real-world anecdotes. This book is an incredibly useful toolbox for those who are starting out on their ADHD journey as well as those who have found themselves caught in one of life's stuck points. I will definitely recommend this book to my patients and colleagues alike. -- Mike Feldmeier, MD, ABPN Board Certified Psychiatrist, Levelupmentalhealth.comWith Risa Williams' productivity toolkit, she encourages us to treat our mental energy like a priceless natural resource (which it is!) - her tools help us mine it and leverage it so we can reduce stress, accomplish things, and feel good about ourselves. Her metaphors and explanations are easy to understand, re-affirming, super clever, and fun to read. As I moved through the book, I found myself recognizing my "goal-robot" patterns and I became more conscious in my daily life. Very grateful for this book! -- Ezra Werb, educational therapist and author of Teach for Attention!: A Tool Belt of Strategies for Engaging Students with Attention ChallengesRisa did it again! She found a way to take the overwhelming concept of time management and to simplify it to make it feel accessible and feasible. Where most of us don't even know where to begin, Risa lays out a step-by-step framework for a new perspective on time and our power to harness its strengths and to stop feeling slaves to it. Her worksheets and practical questions guide us to release the urgency we impose on ourselves when it comes to time. Her prompts allow us to customize her tools to our own lives and to make it easy to build a new skillset and perspective. I love the simplicity of her examples and the relatable visualization tools she weaves in to make these new concepts stick. I found myself using her tools when I least expected to and incorporating them seamlessly into my day. Her stories and images make it accessible in a way that is beautifully relatable. -- Dr Tarryn MacCarthy, Host of The Business of Happiness Podcast, Prosperity and Happiness CoachShort on time? Make time to read this book! Not only does it cover a wide range of cognitive and emotional skills necessary for effective time management, it breaks them down into simple, step-by-step activities, from skillfully dispersing high and low energy tasks to creatively putting your phone in "time-out." Risa provides plenty of examples so readers can individualize tools to fit their own needs. And she doesn't just talk the talk. She walks the walk. Expertly organized chapters make this book accessible for even the most "chronically busy" readers. -- Erica Curtis, LMFT, ATR-BC, author of The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through ArtThe Ultimate Time Management Toolkit was really well timed for me in my professional and personal life. As a new mom and therapist who runs my own practice, tools like managing "micro-thoughts" and choosing a specific song to get myself motivated to do yet another load of laundry, fit in well with both my everyday life and the work I do with my clients. Risa Williams writes in such a way that feels like a warm conversation, making the material not just easy to digest, but a much welcomed quick read - I am looking forward to using these tools with my clients for years to come! -- Cynthia Siadat, LCSW, Living Fully TherapyThey say time waits for no human and also that it's relative. Gaining more control over how one uses time can seem magical, and Williams provides many concepts and practical tools to get the most out of it! This is a must read for anyone that has struggled with time management, which is everyone in my opinion. -- Andrew Ralles, Digital Advertising Professional, Writer and MusicianIf you, like most of us, fall under the umbrella of a chronically busy person, this book is just the ticket. This book focuses on practical methods and strategies, including creative worksheets and easy-to-use techniques, to help you find your motivation, achieve your goals, and feel less stressed about organizing your time. -- Choosing Therapy, "12 Best Time Management Books"

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Book SynopsisEvery significant choice, every important decision we make, is determined by our perception of time. This is the most influential force in our lives, yet we are virtually unaware of it. In this fascinating book, the award-winning past president of the American Psychological Association, Philip Zimbardo, and his co-author, John Boyd, show how:- the way you perceive time is as unique as your fingerprints- these individual time perspectives shape your life, and the world around you- you can change the way you perceive time, so you get the most out of every minute- if you don't, the power of time in the modern world is so immense that it will take its toll on youThe Time Paradox is a highly readable, stimulating look at a subject that absorbs us all.Trade ReviewComprehensive, admirably clear, and a delightful read * Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan *Reveals how to better use your most irreplaceable resource, based on solid science and timeless wisdom * Martin Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness *Compelling and practical * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIf you're ready to break free from the grip of urgency and start living a life of purpose, Undoing Urgency is your essential guide to set you free from the bondage of busyness and urgent living, giving you the freedom to focus on what really matters in life.

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Book SynopsisDavid Allen, ''the guru of personal productivity'' (Fast Company Magazine) and author of the business bestseller GETTING THINGS DONE, inspires us to work better, not harder, in his new book, READY FOR ANYTHING. Offering over 50 productivity principles to help you clear your head and focus, READY FOR ANYTHING enables you to identify what drives you, what holds you back and how to be ready for anything. With motivational insights and inspirational quotes, READY FOR ANYTHING shows readers how to make things happen with less effort, stress and inefficiency, and lots more energy, creativity and clarity. This is the perfect inspirational and motivational book for anyone wanting to work and live at their very best.Trade ReviewThis fundamentally different look at productivity makes David's book not just a good read, but something to truly live by * Keith Tamashita, author of UNSTUCK: A Tool for Yourself, Your Team and Your World *Noone makes the challenges of productivity more understandale and manageable * Rob Johnston, President of Leader to Leader Institute *These powerful and practical pointers for living a more productive life are as subtle and rich as they are simple * Arianna Huffington *David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . But they're also eminently practical * Keith H. Hammonds, Fast Company *

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Book SynopsisSairam Sundaresan turns algorithms into stories and equations into doodles. He built AI at Qualcomm, Intel, and Valeo; authored patents and papers; mentored research at the Frontier Development Lab; and writes Gradiant Ascent, which is read by tens of thousands of readers who come for clarity and stay for the cartoons. He's still waiting for AI that gets his jokes.

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Book SynopsisThe latest no-f**ks-given guide from July 2017 New York Times bestselling author of the international sensations The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k, Get Your Sh*t Together, You Do You, and Calm the F**k Down.How to stop saying yes when you can't, you shouldn't, or you just don't want toWith 2 million copies sold worldwide, Sarah Knight's bestselling No F*cks Given Guides prove that she's the Queen of No: no to a single extraneous f*ck given, to unwanted obligations, overcommitting, and overcomplicating her life.For Sarah, saying no is easy. For the rest of us, it's stress-inducing, blood pressure-raising, teeth-grinding hard. But it doesn't have to be. F**k No! is filled with tips, techniques, and practical strategies that will arm you with not only permission to decline, but plenty of ammunition for doing so.An encyclopedia of examples, a cornucopia of comebacks, a plethora of polite replies: if you're looking to say no (and without being selfish, unlikeable, or mired in missing out), you've come to the right place.Trade ReviewI love Knight's book * Sunday Times Magazine on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Life-affirming * Guardian on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it. * Mail on Sunday on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Changed my life . . . I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller * Vogue on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *s15For practical and sweary self-help advice with no bloody lectures, Sarah Knight is the bollocks * The Pool *

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Book SynopsisCarson Tate's mission is to bring productivity with passion back to the workplace. She is the founder and principal of Working Simply and serves as a consultant, coach and trainer to executives at Fortune 500 companies. A renowned expert on workplace productivity, she has featured in Forbes, Fast Company and The New York Times.Trade ReviewNot only is Work Simply rich with solid, practical, grounded advice about reclaiming your time, it's infused with heart, warmth and humanity to boot. You'll want everyone in your office to read it -- Sonia Choquette, author of The Answer is Simple and Trust Your Vibes at WorkCarson Tate has written a guidebook to sanity. Filled with imminently practical advice, this book can help us all learn to work simply and live fully -- Brigid Schulte, author of OverwhelmedA leader's most important resource is time. Work Simply helps leaders find that time, so they can maximize the contributions of others and strategize for the future. This book is an invaluable resource -- Bill Timmerman, former CEO of SCANAPacked with useful tips and tailored questionnaires to help you find your productivity type and identify effective solutions to your procrastination problems, Work Simply is one of the best study aids we've come across. * Scotcampus *

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Book SynopsisAbolish stress. Rediscover joy. Replenish your energy. In Crazy Busy acclaimed psychologist Thijs Launspach examines why we often work ourselves to the bone and what we can do to prevent this. He explains how to cope with stress and create more peace and calm in your life. He draws on the latest scientific knowledge, the methods used by experts and the stories told by those who have learned the hard way what stress can do to both body and mind. All to provide you with the answer to the question: how can you free yourself from a life of stress? A full diary and no time to think; the feeling that you are always playing catch-up and never quite hitting the mark: our lives today are almost invariably crazy busy. Being busy is one of the hallmarks of the modern era. But the pressure is taking its toll on us. The number of burnouts has risen dramatically over the past ten years. In fact, it has now reached epidemic proportions: approximately one in seven of all workers suffers badly from stress or has been forced to take a break from work because of stress-related complaints. And even if you don't reach the actual burnout stage, stress can still make your life a lot less enjoyable. Why are our lives so hectic? Have we all become workaholics? Why are we so susceptible to FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out)? And most importantly, what can you do to cope with the stress in your life and prevent a burnout? Do you find yourself rushing to get things finished more than once a week?Do others often offer you well-intentioned advice on how to slow things down a little'. Do you ever suspect that the stress you feel prevents you from being as happy as you would like to be?Are you more addicted to your smartphone than you would care to admit? Is it the first thing you reach for when you wake up in the morning?Do you often find yourself longing to stop and take a break from it all?If your answer to one or more of these questions is Yes', then this is the book for you.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix 10 Ways to Lower Your Stress Levels -- A Quick Guide xv 1 WE'RE ALL WORKAHOLICS NOW 1 #LoveMyJob 6 Continuous change 10 Committed to the cause 12 Always on 16 The terrible tale of e-mail 20 The need to switch off 25 2 ALWAYS IN A HURRY 27 FOMO 31 Overclocking 34 Choice overload 38 The dictator in your pocket 43 Organising stuff 48 Tackling the symptoms 51 3 BEING BUSY IS A CHOICE 53 Have to versus want to 57 Being busy versus being under pressure 61 Procrastination 64 Perfectionism 69 Not my patch, sorry! 75 Setting boundaries 81 Choosing a more relaxed life 86 4 YOUR BOSS IS A BEAR 89 Hormones and the nervous system 92 Fight or flight 93 Cave dweller with an office job 95 Stressors 98 Baseline stress level 100 Breathe 103 5 BURNOUT 107 What is a burnout? 111 How do you recognise a burnout? 116 Past the shame 119 Recovering from burnout 121 Hello body, are you okay? 124 After a burnout 126 Intermezzo: relax! 129 6 WARNING! 131 Essential maintenance 135 Recognising your warning signs 139 Taking action 141 Contingency plan 145 7 PEACE OF MIND 149 Make time for yourself 153 An empty mind 155 Goals 159 Priorities 161 Planning for professionals 166 Pulling rank on e-mail 172 The power of habit 174 On becoming a robot 179 8 FOCUSED ON THE JOB 181 Mindfulness 186 Deep work 193 The pomodoro method 198 From source of stress to source of solace 200 Your attention is yours alone 203 2030 BURNOUT-FREE -- A MANIFESTO 205 When you are worried about someone 207 At work 209 Drastic measures 214 Two scenarios 219 THE DARK ARTS OF STRESS RELIEF 223 References 225 Notes 231 Index 233

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Book SynopsisIn today's world, we're often overwhelmed by our digital devices, stacks of paper, and constant interruptions. Get Organized! outlines a complete organizational system for the busy school leader. Providing you with simple tools and techniques to bring order and control to your personal and professional life, this book will increase your productivity and decrease your stress. With Get Organized! you can spend your time on what matters mostyour school and your students.Special Features: Includes easy to implement ideas, at little or no costyou can start right away! Each chapter contains practical tips and tools, listing exactly what to do in order to implement the strategy. This entirely updated edition provides digital strategies and tips for thriving in the Information Age. Trade Review"From organizing your tasks to managing your inbox, Get Organized! is filled with practical tips you can implement today. Now that I’ve read the book, I'm more organized, relaxed, and focused because I know how to have everything in place. If you are overwhelmed by all you have to do, this book is for you."--Barbara R. Blackburn, author of 15 books, including Motivating Struggling Learners: 10 Ways to Build Student Success"Is it time to get your life back? In the ten minutes it takes to read (and the one hour it takes to implement) even the first chapter of Get Organized!, you’ll gain a sense of ease and control over your workload. As a former high school teacher, I wish I had been given this book the week before I started my teaching career. Read it today, and regain time—and your life— tomorrow."--Jason W. Womack, Author, Your Best Just Got Better"This book is like having a private consultation with an amazing organization guru. Anyone can get organized, simply by reading Dr. Buck's book, thanks to the easy concise instructions that will quickly change your life for the better!"--Pattie Thomas, Principal of Raymond. L. Young Elementary School, AL"While Get Organized! Time Management for School Leaders is a relatively quick read, it will instantly become your go-to manual as you look to increase your most valuable resource in education: Time."--Michael Janatovich, Middleweb"Buck is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable writer, and I hope that Get Organized! soon becomes required reading in education and administrative classes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to begin a new career or assignment well organized? Time is of the essence."--Dr. Mary Langer Thompson, MiddlewebTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorDedicationPrefaceChapter 1 Clear Your DeskIs His Day Like Your Day?Are You a School Leader?Time: Friend or Foe?A Simple SolutionCreating a Tickler FileThe Tickler File in ActionOther ExamplesForgetting is a Good ThingThe Paper WorkflowLet’s Tackle the Rest of the DeskLet’s Tackle the Rest of the Office (or Classroom)An "L-Shaped" DeskPrepare Tomorrow TodayMy First-Year Secret WeaponSummary: Your Desk is Clear and So Is Your ThinkingChapter 2 Your Signature ToolWhat is a "Signature Tool"?Why You Should Use a Digital ToolAn Organized Task ListA Task List That Gets DoneThe CalendarA Very Complete Contacts ListA Wealth of Reference MaterialOur Love/Hate Relationship with EmailSummary: You Only Have One Place to LookChapter 3 Handling Repeating TasksSetting Up a Repeating Task SystemWho Can Help? The Art of DelegationExpanding the Repeating Task List Throughout the OrganizationSummary: Do the Thinking One Time and Let the System Handle the RestChapter 4 Managing the Flood of Incoming InformationDocumentationEmailLet’s Begin Getting In to EmptyVoice InputSummary: Surf the Wave Instead of Drowning in the FloodChapter 5 Handling Multiple ProjectsProjects are DifferentProject Execution: The GPS of LifeDefine the GoalBreak the Project into Small StepsPut the Next Steps and the Related Goal on the Task ListKeep Related Information with the ProjectStick With a Project as Long as You CanPut a Bookmark in the ProjectOrganize the Supporting MaterialSummary: Build a Reputation for "Staying on Top of Things"Chapter 6 Where Do I Put It?...It’s PaperFingertip FilesCurrent ProjectsReference FilesOff-Site StorageFile It the Way You Find ItSummary: Paper is Not the Enemy—Lack of a System IsChapter 7 Where Do I Put It?...It’s DigitalThe Computer DesktopDocumentsFingertip FilesCurrent Projects"Cloud" StorageUsing Multiple Cloud ServicesBacking-Up Your FilesSummary: It’s Only of Value if You Can Find It QuicklyChapter 8 Evernote Made EasyA Day in the Life of the Evernote UserThe Case for EvernoteGetting StartedWhat Notebooks Do You Need?Stacks, Notebooks, and TagsReturning to Linda’s Day: Lesson Plans in EvernoteDesigning Your Own SystemDigital Documents versus Digital NotesSummary: Your Notes Just Became More Valuable Chapter 9 Putting it All Together: Mindy’s Math DilemmaThe Goal and the Next StepThe Initial MeetingProject PlanningWhen the Dance is OverTotal Control and Peace of MindChapter 10 Time is My FriendReferences

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Book SynopsisMelissa Gregg explores the obsession with using productivity as the primary measure of most workers' sense of value and success in the workplace, showing how it isolates workers from each other while erasing their collective efforts to define work limits.Trade Review"Gregg . . . places the genre [of self-help] in a rich social and historical context." -- Scott McLemee * Inside Higher Ed *"Counterproductive trains its lens on the productivity self-help genre itself, posing the question 'How does this insatiable industry for productivity continue trading on essentially unchanging insights?' Gregg . . . sees the glut of such books as a symptom of deeper problems with the organization of modern work. . . . Best for: Self-help burnouts." -- Caitlin Harrington * Wired *"Reading [Counterproductive] caused me to have the biggest writing-related epiphany I’ve ever had." -- Theresa MacPhail * Chronicle of Higher Education *"Gregg has written a book that will change the way people look at the notion of time management. . . . Essential. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals." -- M. J. Safferstone * Choice *"Gregg’s analysis provides productive insights in the ways that productivity has framed the work narrative, at times in less than beneficial ways. This book is appropriate for the general public, sociologists, business professionals, freelance workers, and librarians, concerned with the understanding the unhealthy impact that the focus on time management and productivity may have on the workplace and their own lives." -- Clem Guthro * Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy *"A smart, fascinating analysis of the theory, practice, and anthropotechnics within the knowledge economy, a business sector whose productivity can be defined by its intellectual capital as opposed to its production." -- Julia Scatliff O'Grady * Journal of Cultural Economy *“Counterproductive is a must-read for everyone interested in the sociology of work, especially for those investigating the development of digital tools and their impact on workers’ lives.” -- Anna Maria Ozimek * Information, Communication, & Society *Table of ContentsPreface ix I. Theory Introduction: The Productivity Imperative 3 1. A Brief History of Time Management 22 II. Practice 2. Executive Athleticism: Time Management and the Quest for Organization 53 3. The Aesthetics of Activity: Productivity and the Order of Things 78 III. Anthropotechnics 4. Mindful Labor 103 Conclusion: From Careers to Atmospheres 127 Postscript: A Belated Processing 141 Acknowledgments 143 Notes 147 Bibliography 179 Index 191

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Book SynopsisTHE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2022"Don't mistake being busy for being productive! Create time to read this important book and start spending your time where it counts." Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling authorHow we spend our time is one of the greatest indicators of how successful we will be. We achieve our goals when we ruthlessly prioritise tasks and people that are important to us.This book is for you if:· You feel unrelentingly busy and overwhelmed.· 3pm arrives and you've not done any of the tasks you intended.· When you're not working, you're still 'on' - checking emails and always thinking about what you haven't done.· You over-commit and find it hard to say no.· You sacrifice your own priorities for disorganised people's urgent demands.· Meetings, emails, and constant interruptions suck the life out of you.· Your HR department's emails about wellness week are the final straw: meditation won't help your wellbeing, less meetings would.If we focus our time, energy and attention on the wrong things we will never achieve the success or happiness that we aspire to. The problem is that the low value, low impact tasks that distract us from our priorities, are hard to ignore. They scream out at us all day: digital distractions, other people's urgent demand for 'five minutes' that's never five minutes, the meetings that you shouldn't be in, the pointless email chains, the reports you write that don't get read. We get a hit from ticking these tasks off a list. It's got us hooked on crazy busyness. But all we are doing is scratching off a layer of fake work on top of the real, valuable work.The Crazy Busy Cure is full of intensely practical tips to save you from this addiction and get productive again. It will show you how to have a laser focus on your priorities, manage others so they can get on with the work and find more head space. With tips for remote working and office working alike as well as productivity hacks for people with learning and thinking differences, this lively read is jam packed with solutions.Zena Everett is executive coach and organisational psychologist and draws from her many thousands of hours and coaching and speaking to people about productivity blockers and how to shift them.Stay energised, find your freedom from distractions and regain your productivity.Trade ReviewDon't mistake being busy for being productive! Create time to read this important book and start spending your time where it counts. -- Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling authorThe therapy you need to restore you to business sanity. Zena Everett does a great job scraping the new paint job off the overwhelm in our work and helps to paint a brighter, more efficient, more powerful future. Billy Joel sang that "It just may be a lunatic you're looking for," but he wasn't talking about your work. The Crazy Busy Cure will help you stay out of the asylum. -- Alan Weiss, PhD, author of Legacy, Fearless Leadership, and 60 other booksRead this book and you'll get weeks of productive focus in return. -- Peter Bregman, bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional CourageThe master of getting things done. -- Brendan Barns, Founder, London Business ForumPowerful ideas for getting out of your own way and getting on with work that really makes a difference. -- Caroline Goyder, author of Gravitas and Find Your VoiceIf you want to get your professional life back under control, read this book. -- Dr Clare Gilbert Laurent, Founding co-Director Shrink Technologies, consultant and faculty member School of LifeNo-nonsense ideas for protecting two of our most valuable resources: time and attention. -- Paul Viner, Chief Financial Officer Xstrahl, former Finance Director Tottenham Hotspur PLC, Non-Executive DirectorSmart management of time and energy - A must-read for all leaders. -- Katie Danby, Chief Operating Officer, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC UK BankFull of practical tips for employers to allow people to get on with their best work and feel great about themselves. Zena's Lawn Mower management concept reminds us that clearing the path to productivity should be the first priority of every successful manager. -- Margaret Gooch, HR Director, Brakes, a Sysco CompanyLawyers battle with the need to track their hours whilst creating more time for what's truly important. This book enables us to work and live more efficiently, reconsidering our relationship with time. -- Elaine O’Driscoll, Managing Partner, P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons LLP, IrelandBusiness has been too busy for too long. The Crazy Busy Cure is so welcome given the opportunities we now have to build a better working world. -- Roger Steare, The Corporate PhilosopherThis book is a must read to help busy professionals create uninterrupted blocks of time, feel in control of their day and work at their best. -- Emma Crowley, Head of Legal Professional Training, McCann FitzGerald, IrelandAs a head-hunter I assess executives on their ability to think strategically and then execute. 24/7 demands on our time means the ability to manage our focus and attention is vital. This book should be on every leader's shelf. -- David Goldstone, CEO, David Goldstone Associates"Crazy good medicine" full of practical tips to cut through the constant clutter of distractions. -- Rod Wooten, Global Marketing Head, Pharma at NovartisOrganisations following Zena's steps will see a measurable step-change in those key areas that boost productivity including motivation, happiness, innovation and ultimately delivery of business outcomes. -- Vikki Osborne, Global Culture, Change Management and Future Capabilities Lead, Brambles

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Book SynopsisSoccer is more than the world's favorite sport. It's more than the beautiful game. It's a guide to successful living, at least if you know what you're looking for. Ciaran McArdle has spent been an avid soccer fan his entire life. He's even built his entire career around it: founding multiple soccer-based businesses. Over the years, he's discovered all the life and business lessons you can learn from the game. Every successful player and every great team follow the same strategies:They plan how to achieve their goals. They perform in every game. They recover and review their progress. And they build a team around the right principles. Within each of these strategies, there are dozens of lessons you can implement in your lifesuch as how to organize your time, how to ensure focus on the tasks that really matter, and how to use failure to your advantage. Ciaran has assembled all these ideas and brought them together in The Soccer of Success. For anyone who loves the game and wants more out of their life and career, this is the way to do it.

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Book Synopsis How women can improve their productivity, happiness, and physical well-being by keeping their natural cycles in mind and working with them (rather than ignoring them). Trade Review‘a powerful offering toward helping women reclaim hormone health, and much needed life balance.’ Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution ‘Finally, a book where we learn how our dynamic hormones are a good thing and how to empower ourselves with them to end the battle with our bodies and food, reduce stress, and get back our energy. Thank you Alisa!’ Keri Glassman MS, RDN Founder Nutritious Life and The Nutritious Life Studio ‘A highly researched, holistic guide packed with so much useful (and interesting!) information for women everywhere to better their health journeys.’ Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author and holistic wellness expert ‘Working with Alisa has given me back my energy, made me a happier mom, and made me passionate about sharing this information with other women.’ Gabrielle Union-Wade, New York Times bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More Wine ‘Your body and brain will thank you for it.’ Daniel Amen, MD, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life and Unleash the Power of the Female Brain ‘Women are getting promotions, losing weight and clearing endometriosis by using this cycle-syncing method.’ The Bookseller ‘This book teaches you how to use your biology to tune in to your inner guidance and to create optimal flow in every area of your life. It offers a path towards your highest power and potential.’ Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back ‘This book will change the way you eat, work out, manage your time and do your work—all in harmony with your body!JJ Virgin, nutrition expert and New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet ‘Every woman should read this book!’Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERProvocative and appealing . . . well worth your extremely limited time. Barbara Spindel, The Wall Street JournalThe average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks.Nobody needs telling there isn't enough time. We're obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless battle against distraction; and we're deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and life hacks to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the challenge of how best to use our four thousand weeks.Drawing o

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Book SynopsisOutlines a systematic framework for enabling greater productivity without overworking, sharing strategies on how to eliminate unnecessary tasks while streamlining essential employee functions. By the co-author of the best-selling Multipliers. 75,000 first printing.

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