Archives for the 'Personal Development' Category
The 3 Key Steps For Keeping Promises To Yourself [Organize IT]
We all know the importance of keeping promises to people. Keeping promises leads to trust which is one of the bedrocks of any good relationship, whether it be with friends, work colleagues or your partner. However there is one element of keeping promises that gets overlooked - keeping promises to yourself.
When it comes to [...]
Organize IT Recap: Myths About Work, Albert Einsten [Organize IT]
Organize IT recap for 13th June 2008.
Still collecting productivity tips from you all! Already had some very good contributions so keep them coming. I intend to bring them together and publish a big compilation in the near future so keep an eye out for it.
When I shared this link about six work myths with a [...]
eDragonu.ro on Top 50 Productivity Blogs of the Year [eDragonu - the choice of a personal path]
Well, it looks like I will have a wonderful spring: today I was notified about being listed on Top 50 Productivity Blogs of the Year on Evan Carmichael’s website. The top, divided in several sections, like “Getting Things Done”, or “Life Hacks” puts me near icon bloggers like zen habits or Steve Pavlina. I’am also [...]
Why You Should Think Twice Before Downloading [Organize IT]
The internet is great. Many people use it everyday and it has become an integral part of people’s lives. One element of the internet that has massive repercussions for how we entertain ourselves is downloading, whether it be films, music or even computer games. Downloading has made access to all that media incredibly easy and [...]
Waiting And Queuing Need Not Be A Waste Of Time Anymore [Organize IT]
I find that waiting around can be a frustrating experience, especially because I can be quite an impatient person. I have enough to do without wasting time waiting at the checkout, or sitting around while the train runs late! However, recently I’ve tried to make the most of the experience. It might be annoying [...]
Getting Started and Learning As You Go - Guest Post at The Thirty Day Year [How to be an Original]
A man, obviously a traveller, slows down his walking pace as he gazes over the beauty of the land unfolding before his eyes. A beam of sunlight breaks through the clouds. Like a spotlight on a stage it highlights only subtle parts, but by doing so they appear extraordinary. Magical at times.
The man decides to [...]
Having One Of Those Days? Here’s How To Deal With It [Organize IT]
We all have one of those days from time to time. But what do we mean when we say that? Typically one or more bad things happen that put you in an unhappy mood. Maybe you feel everybody is on your back or your computer is constantly breaking down when you need to finish a [...]
Organize IT Recap: Investing, Writing Binding Contracts [Organize IT]
Organize IT recap for 23rd May 2008.
I’ve just found out Organize IT had been accepted into the 9rules Network This is great news as I will now be sharing company with other top productivity blogs like Evomend, Unclutterer and Dumb Little Man.
Investing and procrastination shouldn’t really go together, right? Well Newsweek has… news for you. [...]
Why Writing Regularly Can Help You Grow [Organize IT]
I had the day off last Sunday with my fiancée and because the weather was so nice we decided to spend a few hours at Castle Howard, an historic house surrounded by a massive estate (great for picnics). I was in the museum reading about some of the former lords and ladies that had lived [...]
Keep your soul in good shape: managing your psychological calories [eDragonu - the choice of a personal path]
You know the story of the 3 mice groups? I guess not. It’s a very interesting one and I thought it would be a very good start point for this post… So, without further ado: a group of researches in psychological behavior took 3 identical groups of mice, and put them in 3 separate cages, [...]