Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

Life is full of imperfections. Little things often become bigger things than they should. Perspective promotes gratitude. Focus on what matters.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/burned-biscuits-a-reminder-of-lifes-imperfections

As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, there is perhaps no better time to examine how we can let gratitude blossom in our daily lives and in our culture.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/gratitude-and-everyday-opportunities

While they're some beautiful (and expensive) paper planners on the shelves, here are 11 reasons why a digital calendar is much more practical. https://www.frankbuck.org/digital-calendar

How does your organization operate? Are a few, simple procedures taking the place of a boat-load of complicated ones? Is technology making your job easier or adding to your workload? How many of your co-workers does it take to change a light bulb? What can you do to end the madness?  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/how-many-people-does-it-take-to-chan...

Does the holiday stress sap the joy of the season? If too much to do makes you ready for the whole thing to be over, use these 5 tactics to take control.   Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/5-sure-fire-ways-to-overcome-holiday-stress

Halloween is the one day of the year we have fun with "scary things." What if your desk was a scary thing all year long? Here's the secret to a clean desk.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:    https://www.frankbuck.org/what-scares-you-is-it-your-desk/ 

If you want to organize your computer, start with a clean virtual desktop. This audio talks about using 3 folders to keep the screen clean.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/is-your-virtual-desktop-a-nightmare

No stronger love/hate relationship exists in the business world than between us and email. We love the ability to communicate quickly and how we can sign up for enticing offers with a single click. We hate email because every time we check it, someone is adding to our already-crowded schedule. We have too much email!  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/g...

Halloween is the time of year when our attention turns to scary things. What scares you? For many, it's opening email. Handling email is easy with a system. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/what-scares-you-could-it-be-your-email

“Creative Procrastination” is all about finding that sweet spot. Instead of putting off tasks, it's the art of creatively placing tasks in the future.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/how-creative-procrastination-makes-you-more-productive

Learn how to cut your email in half and do likewise with voicemail. It's irreverent, but right on the money, especially for those who drive you crazy. Visit the post here: https://www.frankbuck.org/cut-email-in-half   (The post publishes Oct. 8 at noon EDT)

We all know people we must follow up. We stay behind, remind, and remind again. Moreover, we need a system to make it easy.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/how-to-follow-up-2/  

In this episode, you learn why October may be your best opportunity for improvement. She why we call it the "Oasis of October." The inspiration for today's episode is an article I wrote for MiddleWeb.com. You can read that article here. Mentioned in this episode: Join the mailing list to get Chapter 1 of my book. Get information on coaching. Get information on bringing me to your organization or c...

We tend to embrace what's new, and it's certainly true of social media. What about the tools that have been around for a while? Is blogging dead? Find out why your blog should be the center of your social media platform and learn how to improve your blog.   https://www.frankbuck.org/is-blogging-dead-what-you-need-to-know

Join me and over 40 other productivity speakers during what promises to be the two most productive days of your life. Register at this link: https://www.frankbuck.org/productivity-summit 

When someone in your organization is leaving a job, what happens to the email sent to their accounts? This post explores the problem and a solution.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/how-to-escape-the-bermuda-triangle-of-email

What should note taking in the college class look like? If I could go back to college but take modern tech with me, how would my practice change?  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:  https://www.frankbuck.org/my-personal-back-to-the-future

I have written about having a personalized home page. Today, we look at my favorite gadget on the page...my fingertip bookmarks. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/fingertip-bookmarks NOTE: I have since changed from igHome to Netvibes.com. I also "Bookmarks" on Netvibes, so the idea is the same. Learn more about Netvibes here .

This blog celebrates its 15th birthday. In this post, we look back at the favorite blog posts from the past 15 years and look ahead to what's next. https://www.frankbuck.org/blogging-15-years

It's easy to embed Google Calendar in your blog or website and even easier to keep it updated. This post shows step-by-step how to do it. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/how-to-embed-your-school-calendar-in-a-blog-or-website

These three organizing tips will spell the difference between being in control and being overwhelmed every day of the school year. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/middleweb-3-organizing-tips-for-a-great-school-year 

In this post, we look at a new venture...a presence on YouTube. Read about where we've been and where we're going. Come over to the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/check-out-my-youtube-channel You can access my interview on the "Getting More Done with Evernote" podcast here.

 What do you do with your child's artwork? You hate to throw away any creation, but it's overtaking the house. Here are three suggestions.  Visit the blog post at   https://www.frankbuck.org/organize-childs-artwork

 Want to "simplify your life"? Instead of getting rid of all your stuff and moving to Walden Pond, try this technique instead. 

 Want to "simplify your life?" Instead of getting rid of all your stuff and moving to Walden Pond, try this technique instead.