Time Management | Develop Good Habits

The Eisenhower Matrix: Make Urgent vs. Important Decisions with 4 Quadrants

March 8, 2022November 15, 2018 by S.J. Scott

The Eisenhower Matrix - How to Make Decisions on What’s Urgent and Important

Picture this: You have a long list of things to do, and you have no idea where to start. If you’re anything like me, you want to get everything done at the same time so it is all behind you and you can move on. But how can you decide what needs to be done … Read more

Create an Effective Time Management Habit with the Pomodoro Technique

March 3, 2024June 4, 2018 by S.J. Scott

I think I am an efficient person. I write two blogs, with most posts coming in around 1,500-200 words, I come out with 20,000-word book about every month. I manage all other sorts of my business-related aspects. I walk or run most days of the week. I read I research, and I discover new things. … Read more

3 Easy Steps to Digitize Your Study Notes

June 9, 2020November 16, 2015 by S.J. Scott

digitizing study notes- how to improve your study habits with digital note taking

Many students take notes in order to boost the memory retention. Some like them as much visual as possible, which helps them recall what they read or heard. Keeping a pile of paper isn’t practical, however, and it’s often hard to find the information you need. Messy and inaccurate notes are more likely to confuse … Read more

5 Steps to Maximizing Your Productive Sweet Spot

April 3, 2020October 31, 2015 by S.J. Scott

The following is a sample from my book The Daily Entrepreneur: 33 Success Habits for Small Business Owners, Freelancers and Aspiring 9-to-5 Escape Artists. If you’re struggling with your productivity, the following steps can help you figure out what your productivity weak spots are and how to get rid of them. Are you naturally a … Read more

How I Started Getting Up on Time

March 14, 2022September 21, 2015 by S.J. Scott

“I’m going to need you to stop being late,” my boss said for the third time in this week as I darted myself through the front door of the company I had worked for at 10:15 in the morning. I mumbled a fake apology and got behind my desk. “Actually, I decided to give you … Read more

The Simple Habit of Scheduling Email Processing Times

February 8, 2021August 11, 2015 by S.J. Scott

The following is a sample from my book Daily Inbox Zero: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload. Checking your email can be a productivity trap. If you want to figure out an effective email checking time for yourself, read on and learn how. Be sure to check the book for more email tips.

Habits require specificity.

You can't say, “I will check my email in the morning” and expect to follow through every single day.

Habits are built by consistently doing the same thing at the same time. The best way to empty an inbox every day is to schedule time dedicated to this task.

The ONE Question, Email Habits, and Boosting Your Productivity for Good

February 4, 2020June 6, 2015 by Guest Post

I recently read a book called The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. The basic idea behind the book is to simplify your life and focus all your effort towards goals that make other things unnecessary or easier. In my opinion, the most important lesson of the book is something that the author introduces as a … Read more

Good Habits to Lead a More Productive Life

February 3, 2020April 1, 2015 by S.J. Scott

Today we have a guest post from author Jamie Hill discussing some productive habits to help you live a better life. Without further ado, take it away Jamie. Having good habits in your life is extremely important if you are to make the most of your day, if you have to many bad habits your … Read more

115 Productivity Apps to Maximize your Time (Launch Week)

October 30, 2024September 22, 2014 by S.J. Scott

We live in an increasingly digital world and it’s easy to get buried under an avalanche of information overload. One solution is to use productivity apps which can streamline our daily tasks and help us get things done. The problem? Finding just the right app for your time management needs can be a laborious process. … Read more

6 Limiting Beliefs about Email That Kill Your Inbox Productivity

August 9, 2021July 28, 2014 by S.J. Scott

The following is a sample from my book Declutter your Inbox: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload. If you’re struggling to keep up with stream of messages that flood your inbox, then I encourage you to check out this book and learn how to develop the habits that lead to “daily inbox zero.” Getting … Read more