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Create a Plan For Running Errands to Save Time & Money

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-20T12:51:57-06:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Planning, Time Management|Tags: planning, save money, schedule, tasks, time management|

Running errands is something we all have to do on a regular basis. It may not be your favorite task, it certainly isn’t mine, but it is necessary. A little planning on the front end can save time in your busy schedule as well as keeping more money in your pocket in terms of fuel consumption at the least. Due to innovations in technology, a lot of our tasks can be done online via electronic device. Shopping online saves time by finding the specific item you’re looking for without in-person store shopping. Purchases can be delivered to your home, which [...]

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Creating Gaps in Our Schedules

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:12-06:00July 29th, 2020|Categories: Productivity, Time Management|Tags: get things done, motivation, overwhelmed, productivity, schedules, tasks|

There are a lot of people that use a schedule to get things done. For those of us that use them, we all have, or should be creating gaps in our schedules. In this context, they are little, or sometimes big snippets of time between appointments, tasks or projects. If you already have them in place, that’s a good thing. Creating gaps in our schedules is a good time management practice. It’s also good for productivity, and to keep from becoming overwhelmed and stressed out. A gap in between appointments or tasks, allows us to regroup and breathe before moving [...]

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Holiday Priorities

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:17-06:00December 18th, 2019|Categories: Holidays, Time Management|Tags: perfectionism, plan, preparations, stressful, tasks|

What are your holiday priorities? We all have them. As we get closer to the actual day, or start of the season, we need to check in to see if we are on track to get all the preparations done in time. Holidays are a stressful time for many people. Getting everything done can be nerve wracking, depending on our individual standards. Hopefully you created a plan, did you? It’s always a good idea to have a plan. It can be as simple as jotting down tasks, prioritizing them, and then scheduling them in a planner. Plan the work and [...]

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When is Your Peak Performance Time?

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:18-06:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: Productivity|Tags: early birds, night owls, productivity, schedule, tasks|

Everyone has a peak performance time. What I mean by that is, the time of day that your brain functions in an exceptional state. During this time, you’re more likely to get the most work done, especially creative or analytical tasks. Most of us fall into the category of early birds, or night owls, but some fall in between. Scientists have studied patterns of cognitive ability and how they fluctuate during the day. It has to do with our personal patterns of circadian rhythms as described in this Business Insider post. It’s more than likely that you know your peak [...]

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Service Call – The 4 Hour Window

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:25-06:00July 25th, 2018|Categories: Time Management|Tags: appointments, schedule, service providers, tasks, time management|

Service providers generally give you a range of time to expect them on the date you schedule service. Some provide a 4 hour window, others more or less depending on the provider. As you schedule the service call have your calendar at hand to make the appointment work with your schedule. You may have to move things around or take time off from work to find a date and time that works for both parties. Some service providers have requirements attached to the appointment. For example, they will call you prior to their arrival and if you don’t answer the [...]

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Let’s Discuss Priorities

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:33-06:00June 8th, 2016|Categories: Planning, Productivity, Time Management|Tags: planning, prioritize, tasks|

Priorities are things that are more important than other things, and need to be dealt with first. That is the definition as shown in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. As I think about priorities, I understand that they are different for everyone. Your perception of yours may be viewed differently than the way someone else may view them. Someone else may feel that one of your priorities is more important than another. Perception plays a big part in determining what is more important than something else. This comes into play when you work for someone else. They may want you to [...]

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How to Schedule Tasks to Accomplish Goals

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:33-06:00January 24th, 2016|Categories: Planning, Time Management|Tags: planning, schedule, tasks|

Planning is typically a hot topic at the beginning of the new year. Some make New Year’s resolutions on a whim, perhaps at a party. Others create goals and make a plan to accomplish those goals. Another scenario is to tweak an existing plan that may not be working so well. Part of the planning process should include scheduling tasks associated with your goals. Having a plan is great, but if you don’t actually schedule the time to complete the tasks, those tasks may just fall by the wayside, and you may end up not meeting your goals. Things can [...]

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