MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'get organized'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507609&cid=t_146448_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fy70hiMTicj0%2F There’s an idea ingrained in many cultures that hard work is a good thing in itself. You’ll have seen this in action. People brag (even in the guise of moaning) about their long hours, or they tell that getting to the top means years and years of hard work. You might buy into the myth that the harder you work, the more successful you’ll be. So you put in more hours. You work at the weekends. You focus on the easier tasks, so that you can build up a huge long list of accomplishments. Except … it feels like you’re running hard and getting nowhere. In fact, you’re ending up feeling exhausted and burnt out. Hard Work Isn’t Enough Of course, most worthwhile goals require some work. Sometimes they take days, weeks, even years of consistent effort: the bo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507609 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:13:29 +0100 4507609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338300&cid=t_146448_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F8C75ouxXp7g%2F Imagine that you’re on vacation. This couple told you about an awesome little spot. While they give you a general idea of where it is, the directions are vague and you’re completely unfamiliar with the area. How likely is it that you’d be able to find the place without a map of some kind? Probably not very. Yet many of us erroneously feel that we should be able to achieve our goals without making a plan or “map” of some sort to keep us on track. Trying to achieve goals without writing them down is a sure way to get lost along the way, or worse, never getting to where we need to be. Identify your destination & map your route When you’re looking at a map, you look first at where you want to go, right? Then you chart your course from your current location. The same... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338300 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:15:33 +0100 4338300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4143046&cid=t_146448_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F4AAKHkmyF_M%2F I won’t remind you that airlines tell you to fit your oxygen mask before helping others. You already know that, and you know how the analogy goes. I won’t waste your time patiently explaining why it’s important to have time for yourself, as though it’s something that only really matters because it lets you help others. You have the right to private time to play, relax, goof off, or do whatever the heck you want. I don’t need to explain that to you, and no-one needs to give you permission. The problem that you face isn’t knowing why time to yourself is important. It’s finding ways to get that time on a regular basis. Here are four things to try: #1: Block Out Time in Advance Ever marvel at how you can keep a couple of days free in your calendar when... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4143046 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:16:19 +0100 4143046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122111&cid=t_146448_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FBFRijD_G7u8%2F Do you ever want to throw your hands up in despair while looking around at your workspace? While many people think that creativity thrives in chaos, the truth is that most of us work our best in an orderly environment that is free of distractions. Too much visual clutter makes it difficult for most people to concentrate. It’s also almost impossible to maintain focus when you constantly have to root around to find what you need instead of being able to lay your hands on it immediately. A streamlined work environment is your best bet for being able to think clearly and creatively and maintain your flow. Here are 6 simple ways to streamline your environment: 1.      Be ruthless with clutter. If you don’t need it, toss it out. If you do need it, but not now, immediately put it away or... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122111 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:49:42 +0100 4122111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831578&cid=t_146448_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FOSgH7mxpc_0%2F The key to completing any project or reaching any goal is to work on it in a focused and organized manner. The better the planning, the better the completed project. With that in mind, I would like to introduce the first draft of our Focused Project Planner using our F.A.S.T. system to help you reach your goals quickly. The planner is a free download and comes in two formats. One is completely customizable in Microsoft publisher and the other is a print only PDF version that you can print on any machine that has Adobe acrobat reader on it. Here are the major components… The planner is based around a twelve week time frame, but can easily be expanded with multiple sheets. There is a place for project title, work location and timeframe along with our focused work time, accountability part... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831578 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:09:14 +0100 3831578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723304&cid=t_146448_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F6-tips-to-a-simpler-lifestyle%2F2010.07.03 I like to pass on good tips, and these ways to simplify your life make a lot of sense. The constant stress we feel because life is so complicated isn’t good for our health. Here are six tips to have a simpler lifestyle: 1. De-Clutter Your Home Look around. If you have piles of paper, too many “things” and nic-nacs laying around, it’s hard to think clearly and function. An open, clear space allows our minds to feel open and more peaceful. Tackle one room at a time. Be ruthless and donate or toss everything that isn’t useful, beautiful, or has special memories. 2. Limit Family Activities Try to force family members to choose only those activities that are most important. Many of us are over-scheduled and have no time to “just see where the day will t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723304 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3723304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411076&cid=t_146448_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fare-you-a-dwight-michael-or-an-angela-from-the-office%2F Getting – and staying – organized at work is a sure-fire way to both achieve your goals and not get fired. Here’s some help with how to go about doing it. What Day Is It? Use a calendar program on your computer (Google, Yahoo, TeuxDeux), iPhone, or other device, but also pick up a big wall calendar with large blocks. Hang it near your desk within view so you always have your tasks, projects, and deadlines in plain sight. To-Do-Do-Do, To-Da-Da-Da Create a list each night of everything you need to do the next day. As you complete an item, cross it out. Do the projects you dread early on; then your decreasing to-do list will become a motivation to accomplish more. Meet and Greet Whether you’re a manager or a team member, having regular meetings is vital to ensure productivity... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411076 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:16:09 +0100 3411076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182598&cid=t_146448_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2009%2F02%2F12%2Fpetes-chadd-vancouver-talk-feb17%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths I’ll be Doing a Goal Setting and Follow Through Session at CHADD Vancouver Feb 17th On Tues Feb 17th, I’ll be doing a presentation at CHADD Vancouver (Children and Adults with ADHD), an international ADHD support group that has monthly meetings in Vancouver. Topic: Get organized, set goals, and actually follow through. It will be an interactive presentation. Bring along one very specific goal that you’ve been having trouble with, we’ll try and help you get some traction on it. Will be doing a short sample session of ADHD coaching of one person on a very specific goal (i.e., not just “get more organized”, but get organized in this very specific concrete situation/context for this purpose.) Date: Feb 17th Time: 6.30-8.30pm L... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182598 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:40:40 +0100 2182598