Work productivity, time management, organization, tools and tips

This post is both an announcement and an invitation.  This Friday, May 11 (and going into Saturday, May 12) I’m hosting a virtual conference at my other home, Thoughts & Philosophies. 

Why this weekend?  Why have it at the same time as the SOBcon?  Because it’s the same time as the Chicago conference and a lot of people can’t be there.  A lot of people can, however, be at their computers and everyone can have a sense of conference inclusion. 

Topics and Times 

Scheduling your best life (how to plan daily/long-term goals), prioritizing before you go crazy (do the important things first, even if they’re not the easiest), today's urgencies often mean nothing tomorrow (an emergency or a screaming hype might not be important in the long run), long-term projects need short-term attention (tend to the small details and the big picture will fall into place), dismissing the junk; it doesn't pay the rent (if it doesn’t give pleasure, or is redundant and meaningless, don’t bother with it), siesta time (optimum productivity needs regular R&R). 

To make the discussions available to the as many of the world population as possible, there are two sessions:  Noon through 6pm, Eastern Daylight Time and 10pm through 4pm, also EDT.  The easiest way to convert your local time is The World Clock. 

Moderators 

In no particular order, the great people who’ve graciously agreed to moderate these sessions are:  Bes Zain, The Reasoner; Rick Cockrum, Shards of Consciousness; Carma Dutra, Carma’s Window; Jessica Doyle, Jessicadoyle.ca; Leah Maclean, Working Solo; TechZ, TechZ Online; Klearchos Kapoutsis, Klearchos Guide to the Galaxy; Nneka, Balanced Life Center; Lyman Reed, Creating a Better Life.

A few open hours

There are still a few slots open:  1pm-2pm, 2pm-3pm, with your choice of “long-term projects need short-term attention” and “siesta time”, as well as 3am-4am “dismissing the junk, it doesn’t pay the rent”.  (All times are noted in EDT) 

If you’re interested in moderating one of these hours, please know that I'd welcome your participation; don’t hesitate to leave a comment and I'll get you set up pronto.