Stress-Free Writing: How to Finish Your Essays and Projects Before Your Deadline

Note: Today we feature a guest post by Ali Luke.

How often do you rush your essays at the last minute? Do you ever have that slowly-growing sense of guilt as a deadline creeps closer and closer, without you taking any action?

You’re definitely not alone. Most students struggle with deadlines … as do many professionals. By coming to grips with time management now, you’ll build some great skills that will hugely boost your chances of success in your future career, and in your life.

Oh, and you’ll have more time and energy to enjoy college life, too.

Sound good? Here’s how to do it:

Today’s Productivity Tip: Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

	Jumpstart Monday | Get your week off to a great start with the Day-Timer blog. Each Monday we feature a new tip to help you gain a more productive week at work and at home.
Today’s tip: Set Priorities with 5 Questions

Once you’ve made your to-do list of what you’d like to accomplish today, there are 5 questions to help you determine your priorities:

Choose the Gift that Matters for Your Graduate

With the commencement season upon us, now’s the perfect time to help all the graduates in your life celebrate their accomplishments with a thoughtful gift that will serve them well in the coming years. Not just any gift, but a gift that they’ll use on a regular basis – one that will help them continue to succeed in every aspect of their lives.

Ask Jeff – May 2012

We continue to ask readers to send comments and questions about planning, productivity and time management, to Jeff Doubek, Brand Spokesperson. Your response has been fantastic. Here is an answer to a user question that might be of interest.

Dear Jeff,

I have a busy life between working (I’m a nurse), going back to college for my BSN, and supporting my daughter and her 2 children (4 yrs. and 3 months). I need to be better organized so I’m looking for an organizer that will fit in my purse and replace my wallet, calendar, and my phone book. Any suggestions?

- DD

Today’s Productivity Tip: Make Your Free Time Count!

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Today’s tip: Maximize your discretionary time

How are you going to benefit from your free time today? Here’s a good tip for being productive with discretionary time.