top of page


Do more than click "I Agree" — download & read your terms of service
Which terms do you need? My advice is start where you can, do your best to understand, and ALWAYS keep a copy on file.
Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 28, 20236 min read


Get Ready to Go Mobile
At some point, you'll want to get some writing in when you're away from your usual space. What will you need to take your writing mobile?
Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Spring Clean your To Do List
It’s time for spring cleaning and this month’s spring cleaning focus is that To Do list you’ve been collecting this last year.
Shawndra Holmberg
Apr 12, 20213 min read


Text Expanders — do you need one and will it improve your productivity?
Here are the four ways I'm using text expanders to help me save time and connect more often.
Shawndra Holmberg
May 2, 20193 min read


Managing Electronic Clutter
Three actions to take to manage the electronic clutter in your life:
Shawndra Holmberg
Sep 4, 20182 min read


Build Your Personal Information Center
Be prepared for an emergency, organized for a move, or keep your bills and financial information orderly every day.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jun 4, 20188 min read


Disconnect to Reconnect
What we found was time to read, time to talk, and time to create. We felt connected, calm, and focused. We enjoyed it so much, we are...
Shawndra Holmberg
Oct 5, 20173 min read


3 Evernote features I love
Sticky notes became the biggest productivity tool in the 1980's, then the PalmPilot in the late 90's. Replaced by BlackBerry® in 1999. Eventually the iPhone caused a flood of apps that could help you with your to-do list and note-taking.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 3, 20172 min read


Stopping the Flow of Emails
The top seven strategies for gaining control of your email inbox:
Shawndra Holmberg
Jan 29, 20174 min read


Email Affects Productivity
Whether you use email in your work or solely for your personal desire to communicate with family and friends or, which is more likely, a mix of business and personal, you need an email policy that helps you achieve what you want.
Shawndra Holmberg
Jan 29, 20174 min read


3 Ways to Cut Down on the Electronic Clutter
3 things to make your computers more organized. Manage desktop, use keywords in file names, and schedule Maintain Mondays or Tidy Tuesdays.
Shawndra Holmberg
Dec 11, 20163 min read
bottom of page