Use as few tools as possible: The modern pace of life doesn't support much patience when it comes to getting things done. Minutes count. Even seconds count, when you're trying to squeeze in a task while you're waiting or on the move. Using lots of apps or scheduling tools, where you have to jump from one to another just makes doing simple things harder. Be selective with the apps you use, that way you can get things done more efficiently even while parked in the queue to pick up the kids.
Heading into a new school year often brings lots of new opportunities and challenges. That's a good thing. Utilizing the right tools at the right time can make the difference between excitement and overwhelm. Thankfully, the technology is available at your fingertips to help you simplify and streamline scheduling. Use it to your advantage! Prioritizing and practicing these useful habits not only makes life easier and less stressful-it's also a great skill to model for your kids. You are their greatest teacher.
About the Author
Johan Gunnars is an entrepreneur and CEO and co-founder of Simpliday-Meetings, Reminders & Email in One, a new iPhone calendar app allowing users to achieve a more organized and efficient life by bringing together meetings, reminders and email in one customizable, beautiful, user-friendly app. Gunnars experience in productivity, software, e-commerce, consumer electronics, among others, leads him to focus on how companies and products can make a difference while connecting to the overall vision and strategy. Gunnars is based in Malmo, Sweden. For more information about Gunnars and Simpliday, visit Simpliday.
