Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

 Your voicemail system probably has capabilities you aren't using. Find the owner's manual. Start setting a system that saves time for you and the caller. To get the most benefit from this episode, visit the blog post at   https://www.frankbuck.org/voicemail2  

Need to edit a PDF? You don't need expensive software. Here are five free sites that offer PDF converters, as well as audio and video converters. To get the most out of this episode, come over to the blog post at   https://www.frankbuck.org/5-free-sites-to-make-pdfs-less-painful

 Some new Gmail features have made a great tool even better. But many Gmail users are unaware of them. In this post, we look at 10. Come over to the blog post for additional information:   https://frankbuck.org/gmail-10-new-features 

 Would you like your browser to open to a page that's actually useful? You can have it for free with Netvibes. Learn how to create it and what you might add. Come over to the blog post at   https://www.frankbuck.org/netvibes It will publish Tuesday, July 2nd at 11:00AM CDT.

 The Google Trips app shuts down August 5th. Here is a seamless plan for going forward. Something good just got even better.  Read the blog post at   https://www.frankbuck.org/google-trips-shutting-down

 Whether the trip is for business or pleasure, keeping up with reservations is stressful. Let Google Trips it and help plan sightseeing. 

See how this author uses batching to create blog posts, newspapers articles, and podcasts. Two days of concentration can produce a month of content. 

 Your success depends on your ability to focus...and focus is a finite resource. Protect your time. Say no so you can say "yes" to the right things.  To read the text of the post, come over to Frank Buck.org .

 When you have lots to do, how do you avoid overwhelm? Learn how a "Master List" will keep today manageable and help you plan tomorrow.  For more information, visit the blog post:   https://www.frankbuck.org/masterlist  (The post appears at 11:00 on Tuesday) 

 Are you terrible at proofreading your own writing? This post examines Grammarly, Hemingway app, and the "Read Aloud" extension. For additional help, visit the blog post:   https://www.frankbuck.org/proofreading  (The post appears at 11:00 on Tuesday) 

In an interview for NBC News Better, I provide my input on three productivity hacks the author implemented in her own workflow. Come over to the blog post for additional information.  https://www.frankbuck.org/3-productivity-hacks-income (New posts appear every Tuesday at 11:00A.M.)

If you enjoyed The Checklist Manifesto, these suggestions from Atul Gawande should resonate with you. These suggestions are from Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance. For additional information, see the blog post:   https://www.frankbuck.org/gawandesuggestions (The post appears at 11:00 on Tuesday)

 Batching is a powerful time management tactic. It promotes focus and let's you get done more in less time. Read these practical examples of batching at work.  Come over to the blog post for more content:   https://www.frankbuck.org/time-management-batching/  

 Visiting countless blogs to look for new content is time consuming. What if new content from your favorites showed up in one place? It can happy with Feedly.  The real value from this episode is in the text of the blog post. Come on over:   https://www.frankbuck.org/feedly/  

 When it comes to your paper files, if you can't find it, you might as well not have it. National Organize Your Files Week is the perfect time to take action. Come over to the blog posts for the links we mention:   https://www.frankbuck.org/organize-your-files/  

 With the help of Google Assistant, Google Translate is amazing. It can even allow two people to carry on a conversation on different languages. Additional information is in the blog post:   https://www.frankbuck.org/google-translate/  

Everything from how to started using the Evernote app to how I use Evernote today is included in this interview hosted by Rebecca Councill.. 

In this interview, Penny Zinker talks with me about my book and a number of topics related to time management. You'll hear our viewpoints on email, task management, Evernote, and more. You'll also hear about the overarching need for having a system.

Each year, Global Gurus recognizes a "Top 30" in various fields. I am excited and humbled to announce  I've was named #1 in the “time management” category. In this episode, we talk about the award and future plans.

The 2nd Tuesday of March is "Organize Your Home Office Day." Almost a fourth of us work from home at least part of the time. This post gives you three broad principles for organizing a home office you will love and where you will be productive.  

 The Netflix hit "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" has "sparked joy" around the idea of decluttering. Listen to two contrasting approaches to decluttering. 

How many magazines, clubs, and service subscriptions do you have? Here's help in organizing subscriptions so they don't drain your pocketbook. 

 When you need something done, to whom do you give it? The person with time on his hands? If you want a quick response, probably not. 

 Does your long to-do list overwhelm you? That long to-do list is almost a necessity in modern times. Here's how to make that list your fiend. 

What are some tips for organizing and saving online links, data and ideas for later reading? This episode covers the nuts-and-bolts.