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November 28, 2014 by Katy Whitton

Too many times we can look at a task and become paralysed, almost fearful, at the thought of starting it. This "rabbit in the headlights" mentality often stems from the feeling that a task is too big for us to complete and we keep … Read More »

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November 25, 2014 by Katy Whitton

I'm not talking about the "Dead Zone" as an episode of the Walking Dead (although that would be a cool title I think) but rather an area of time where nothing is done but could be filled by something useful no matter how insignificant … Read More »

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November 18, 2014 by Katy Whitton

Looking for an early Christmas present from your boss? Ask them for an extra monitor. I’ve read a lot over the years about how a bigger monitor, or multiple monitors, can increase your productivity and it seems that research I’ve been reading recently still … Read More »

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August 12, 2008 by Katy Whitton

In an article published in the New York times in October (yes, I'm behind with my blogging, okay?!) entitled "Multitasking Can Make You Lose ... Um ... Focus" the author discusses something we've covered here at Flipping Heck before - how multitasking actually make … Read More »

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August 9, 2008 by Katy Whitton

I read an article in The Daily Mail called "Email etiquette: What your response time reveals about your personality". From the Article by Liz Hull: It's usually considered polite when a friend or colleague replies to your email promptly. But such a swift response … Read More »

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August 7, 2008 by Katy Whitton

I was interested to read Darren Rowse of Problogger discussing his blog posting techniques and that he batch processes them for maximum productivity. I thought about that for a while and it made complete sense! I had a sort of "Doh!" moment I guess! … Read More »

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August 7, 2008 by Katy Whitton

I've recently gone back to work after a week off and getting back to the office is always a chore - especially when you have an inbox bursting with emails all begging for your attention. I've written before about how I manage to keep … Read More »

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August 5, 2008 by Katy Whitton

I've been toying with the idea recently of going back to use my PDA again for calendar and task management. I know, I know! I've long been a staunch supporter of using Moleskine's for managing my tasks, and my phone for managing my calendar … Read More »

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August 5, 2008 by Katy Whitton

My main problem is that I feel poncy using my PDA in public, then you also have to factor in the danger of loosing it or having it nicked when I'm down my local pub. I'm still having problems managing certain lists - mainly … Read More »