Foldable Goal and Productivity Information

In the process of updating The portable GTD mini-system, I’ve added two new printables: Foldable productivity info (doc) Foldable goal info (doc) These will work best for portability if upper & lower parts are cut apart & printed front & back.

More ways to make goals visual

Print goal on a business size card and put in a wristband, Put into a luggage tag attached to keys, purse or car dashboard Stick into a magnetic photo frame on fridge or file cabinet Design your own travel mug see also Keep Goals Visual and Visible

Get Buttoned Up

I was looking for a printable Goal Master List and discovered this great site: Getbuttonedup.com. It has not only the Goal Master List and an Individual Goal List but lots of other neat free printable tools as well.

Productivity Pitfalls

The September 2010 issue of Writer’s Digest has an article on productivity. The Top Ten Productivity Pitfalls for Writers to Avoid at http://writersdigest.com/article/productivity-pro are also great general rules to follow.

Uncap What’s Inside

Sharpie’s Uncapped promotion… Now there is no limit to what you can say Make a statement Get inspired and get creative!

Money for Goals

There is often a financial component to the goals you want to reach. Here are some resources to maximize your financial resources. Think carefully before making any purchase- Print Questions to Ask Before Buying and carry it in your wallet. Use credit wisely as a good credit record is very important. You are entitled to a [...]

Kevin Eichner on the difference between dreams, goals and plans

This article in The Ottawa Herald by Kevin Eichner provides some great information on understanding how to set goals and plan for them.

Make Today Matter by Brook Noel

The book “The Make Today Matter Makeover” by Brook Noel is filled with a variety of charts to help you plan for life. Some are available  here:  Free Resources & Printables & Make Today Matter

Productive Accountability

Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal contained an article I found intriguing: “The Power of a Gentle Nudge.” Those who received a reminder telephone call were more likely to maintain their exercise routine. Participants were asked how long they exercised each day and received encouragement. It just goes to show that accountability matters. I can’t help but [...]

Quality Leisure

It’s as important to plan for quality use of our leisure time as it is any other time. Here is a helpful exercise: List ten or more activities you enjoy or would like to try. By each one, note if it requires money, can be done alone or with others, is indoors or outdoors, active [...]