Email Hack: Stage Two of My Battle Against Unnecessary Email
September 12, 2007
Two weeks after declaring war on email overload, I am happily on my way to making email fun again.
I tried asking nicely. I tried unsubscribing to non-essential email publications. I tried asking people to keep their emails short and only send email when it is important. None of it worked.
So now I have stopped feeling guilty about what other people think if I answer email slowly or not at all. I have accepted the fact that even trying to handle the more than 700 emails I get every day is just not possible, or necessary.
Here are the other steps I’ve taken: Continue Reading
Honk if Your Car is a Mess!
September 12, 2007
According to one study, we spend an average of 15 hours a week in our cars. If yours looks like mine after kids to school, soccer, ballet, school, soccer, ballet etc., you need some good organizing solutions.
Problem: The back seat is a bog of shoes, half eaten sandwiches, juice boxes, melted crayons and general detritus. Continue Reading
How to Recycle Your Stuff
September 11, 2007
Once you’ve decided to part company with your stuff, pass it on. I always find it gratifying to find someone who will use and appreciate the things I no longer need. The following organizations allow you to post your unwanted items online and connect with someone who can use them.
**Freecycle
**Freecycle Earth
**Free Sharing
**Sharing is Giving
**Reuse it Network
This process reduces waste, saves on resources and strengthens community. Continue Reading