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Since 2009, I have been writing articles about office organization, time management, work/life balance, email management, and productivity. I am passionate about helping people better manage the hours they choose to spend working and enjoy their non-work time as well.
How to end the work days that never end… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Establish Rituals…you deserve 15 minutes of control. Do...
Productivity Tips from the Assembly Line – Part Four!
The fourth installment in a movie franchise is rarely good. Unless it’s Star Wars. Or Rocky. Did you know that Dolph...
How goals help you achieve balance… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Set Goals…even if you’re not convinced you’ll achieve...
Are you actually encouraging workplace interruptions? – VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Reduce Interruptions…you don’t have to be a victim. Are...
Do Systems Help or Hurt Creativity?
Kristen Baird is a 28-year-old woman who owns and operates a (multiple) six-figure small business in a male-dominated...
The secret to actually achieving your goals…VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Set Goals…even if you’re not convinced you’ll achieve...
Tips for Virtual Meeting Mastery
Ten years ago, I started my productivity coaching consultancy with a business plan to work only with clients in my region....
The financial value of your time… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Love Your Calendar…and be monogamous. Are you as...
The Simplest Decluttering Strategy I Know
If you have been a loyal reader for many years, you have seen me preface some of my articles with a warning. This is one...
How many calendars should one person have? – VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Love Your Calendar…and be monogamous. Do you maintain...
How not to kill coworkers when they ask you to resend an email…
Few statements in the business world elicit more gritting of teeth than… “Can you email that to me again?” ...
Why your team should TALK about your email culture… VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, Conquer Your Email Today…because there is no tomorrow....