productivity
Can I get focus by turning off digital noise?
The main theme for my 2009 is completing my thesis and submitting my PhD. However, I am not happy with my progress on it, and needed to critically address my progress.
My first step was to review the project with my supervisor. We have decided the limits of the project, and a tentative priority [...]
Keeping electronic files under control
Recently, we had an addition to our family. A bouncing baby Fujitsu Scan Snap 510M Scanner. This device is a double sided A4 to PDF scanner, that works perfectly with the Mac. I spent the weekend scanning numerous bits of paper and am slowly emptying my filing cabinets. So the plan [...]
Simplify by reducing task clutter
Tis the season to review and reflect. January is a great time to audit your strengths and weaknesses. My real work has been falling prey to all the other distractions in my life. I have created elaborate limits to my procrastination sirens. However, they simply aren’t working, and that is because [...]
Some summer reading
It is summer here in Australia, and I am on holiday with my family (no, my house is not empty). As I am relaxing by the side of the pool, I hope you enjoy reading some of my favourite articles and blogs of the past few months.
The Planning Fallacy
Using a mind map to [...]
12 really useful Mac calendar utilities
Calendars are central to our lives, so some extra calender utilities are always appreciated.
Magical (free) is a menubar calendar, including a drop down monthly calendar that can be torn off and placed anywhere on the screen.
Tinycal (free or $10 for advanced features) is a customizable menubar calendar that can drop down multiple months, and [...]