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10BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS….EVEN IF YOU AREN’T A PARENT

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10BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS….EVEN IF YOU AREN’T A PARENT

If you’re like most parents, your kids are the most important people in your life, and their success in school matters because it impacts their entire future.

If you’re not a parents, and you are the household king or queen, or you work from home either full or part- time, here are my top ten tips for creating a great study or work area that encourages productivity:

1. Select a desk with storage for files and supplies, and a computer keyboard even if the main computer is a laptop.

2. Install shelves or cabinets above the desk for notebooks and schoolbooks with closed ends. It’s much easier to keep the shelves neat if things are not falling off of the end.

3. Select an ergonomic chair for comfort so it’s easier to stay focused on homework.

4. Install lighting under the shelves, and also provide good task lighting that is adjustable so glare is minimized on the computer screen.

5. Use cord mangers to keep the area neat and clean under the desk.

6. Invest in colorful office supplies so organization is fun and easy.

7.  Select colors for the walls that encourage productivity and focus.  Here are some of my favorite colors.

8. Purchase an iPod docking station that can be installed on the bookshelves above, or on the wall, and if the music tends to get loud, include a good set of headphones.

9. Add a timer to the desktop.  This is a great productivity tool since scheduling work blocks and limiting how long you or your child works on projects will encourage efficiency.

10. Gmail has great tools such as Google Notebook and www.gqueue.com which integrates a To Do list into the calendar so assignments or deadline are not missed.

Here’s is another great  productivity tools too: http://sixrevision.com/tools/free-productivity-tools-web-pro


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