Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

Most busy people have too much paper and carry too much in their heads. "The Inspired Office" gives you systems to simplify both your physical space and digital life, leaving more room to breathe. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/kacy-paide In this interview with Kacy Paide, here's what you'll hear: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Clarity 6:00 What needs to be visible? What n...

Here are the 10 videos from 2025 that got the most views. For links to each video, please visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/top-10-2025/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:30 The serendipity that happens when your notes are organized 1:05 8 Gift Ideas for the Principal (and 1 no-no) 1:35 Welcome to New Visitors! 2:00 Link to a Specific Spot on a Page | It's Easy to Do 2:20 How to Turn Handwriting...

🎯 Stop Retyping Text From Your Screen! The Windows Snipping Tool can handle the job and many more. Here's what it can do: ✅ Capture screenshots (you probably knew that)✅ Extract text from images and paste it anywhere✅ Pick exact colors from your screen✅ Record screen videos with audio✅ Mark up images before saving For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/snipping-tool/

Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best part: you can access these satellites even with a free account. To see a demonstration, pl...

Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Explanation of Tickler File 2:03 Why it works 3:40 "Thank-you" notes and the Tickler File 5:04 Start with your own letter 5:30 The day I learned about t...

If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start. Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the co-author of Podcasting for Small Business. The book releases today. For more, visit the blog post: https...

🎁 Holiday shopping for someone who's already organized? Here are 9 suggestions. Come over to the companion blog posts for links where you can order each one. Come over to the blog post for the video and more information: https://frankbuck.org/productive-gifts/ 0:00 Shopping for the "productive" person in your life0:45 Levenger's Swift Notes1:20 Levenger's Bomber Jacket Brief...

#GoogleCalendar #ProductivityTipsStop wasting time finding today on your calendar. In this video, I'll show you how to set up Google Calendar's custom view so TODAY is always anchored on the left, with the next 6 days visible ahead. This simple 2-minute setup eliminates friction and saves you time every single day. No more scrolling. No more hunting. Just instant access to today and your w...

🗂️ Big Changes to Evernote Pricing in 2025 Evernote just restructured its plans, and if you're using it for work, personal projects, or caregiving, you need to know what changed. Three Plans Now: ✅ Free : 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device (perfect for minimalists)✅ Starter ($100/yr) : 1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 5 devices✅ Advanced ($250/yr) : Unlimited everything The Starter Plan Sweet Spot: A...

Tired of missing important meeting details because you're too busy typing notes? Evernote's new AI meeting notetaker changes everything. Here's what it does:✅ Records your meetings automatically✅ Transcribes every word✅ Identifies different speakers✅ Creates summaries✅ Links everything to your calendar✅ Connects to your to-do listThe best part? It's all in one place. No copyi...

🗂️ Your office shelves are drowning in stuff you never use. Here's the brutal truth I learned after helping hundreds of professionals organize their workspaces: Most of what's on your shelves is just taking up space. Try this "earning its keep" test this weekend:✅ Have I used this in the past year?✅ Is it here for a reason, or just because it's always been here? Your new mo...

Discover how text expanders can save hours weekly by turning keystrokes into full sentences. You can start today with either of two services. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/text-expanders/

These 3 workflows, including voice input, beat typing. They are faster and easier. You could ditch the keyboard today. For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/ditch-the-keyboard

Discover Google Lens Live, the hands-free way to search using voice & camera. Experience practical tips for conversational visual search. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/google-lens-live/

Discover why October productivity is your secret weapon. It's the perfect month to tackle projects and get organized before the holiday rush. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/october-2/

🗂️ Is your desk driving you CRAZY? That paper explosion where you're supposed to work productively? I get it. We've all been there, digging through five broken pens just to find one that works! But here's the thing – you can transform your chaotic workspace into an organized command center in just ONE DAY. ✨My proven 8-step system works whether you're in a home office or corporate...

🗂️ Tired of office clutter taking over your workspace? I've got a game-changing solution that only requires ONE empty shelf or empty filing cabinet drawer. Having a "bulk area" handles all those mystery office items without creating permanent mess. Here's how it works: Designate one hidden spot as your "decision parking lot" for items you're unsure about. Not perman...

🏠 What if giving away 95% of your stuff could make you happier? Interior designer Rita Wilkins did exactly that...downsizing from a 5,000 sq ft mansion to an 867 sq ft apartment. Her secret? One is the "declutter backwards" method. Rita also shares why giving away beats selling, how to handle emotional attachments to items, and tips for couples who disagree about downsizing. Rita's...

🎲 Game night just got an upgrade! Meet Camelia Fitzsimmons, who turned her Friday night dinner conversations into "Unpopular Opinions" – a card game that's about to change how we connect with friends. No pre-written answers means every game feels completely different depending on who's playing. Perfect for 3-10 players who want deeper conversations than "Never Have I Ever.&...

🎯 Turn PowerPoint slides into AI study guides in MINUTES!Stop wasting hours creating study materials. Here's how to use ChatGPT to transform any presentation into quiz-ready content:1️⃣ Upload slides to ChatGPT2️⃣ Request study guide format3️⃣ Ask for Q&A version4️⃣ Paste into note-taking app5️⃣ Use collapsible headers for self-testingTime saved: 2-3 hours per testResult: Better grades wi...

🎯 Is your high schooler struggling with time management? Here's the game-changing system that transforms chaos into control in just 3 simple steps!✅ Start with a weekly grid on paper✅ Digitize everything with Google Calendar✅ Master tasks with Google TasksThe secret isn't working harder—it's having a system that works. Students who learn this early have a massive advantage for life...

🎓 Principals and teachers: Still hand-writing award certificates? There's a better way! This simple mail merge trick cuts certificate prep time by 90%. Instead of typing "Perfect Attendance" 50 times, type it once and let technology do the rest.✅ Use blank certificates instead of expensive pre-printed ones✅ Copy student data from your existing reports✅ Let Excel and Word handle t...

📱❌ Phone banned at school? Don't panic! This simple organization method worked for decades before smartphones and still crushes digital alternatives. In this video, I'll show you the index card system that keeps students organized when their phones can't come to school. It's simple, effective, and creates the perfect bridge between your digital life and school requirements.🎯 Wha...

Professional insight: Your digital organization system directly impacts your productivity and success. After years of helping professionals optimize their workflows, I've discovered that most people approach digital organization completely wrong. Many think the solution is to delete everything and start over—but that's like throwing away years of valuable knowledge. Here's the strategi...

2 Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Transform Your Evernote Productivity As professionals, we're constantly juggling information from multiple sources. If you use Evernote for note-taking and project management, these two shortcuts will revolutionize your workflow: Windows: Ctrl + Alt + 1 & Ctrl + Alt + 7 Mac: Command + Option + 1 & Command + Option + 7 Shortcut #1 (Ctrl + Alt + 1): Your in...