running behind...

After a week out and a family visit last weekend I am running behind.  Luckily I have other blogging librarians to take up the slack.  Please visit the Strange Librarian's 10 tips for finding your groove...  I am needing this advice this week!

On the road again...

I'm helping coordinate the PNLA Leads institute this week so no link to share...I'm feeling the stress of keeping up with everything while away at a fairly intense retreat. I'm not a participant, though, so it's kind of a different headspace. This morning participants are discussing the Enneagram. Anyone use similar tools to learn more about how to get things done?

Creating a barrier between work and home

In our connected society it can be hard to 'turn off' work, to completely leave it behind at the end of the day.  However, time away from work is essential to good productivity.  We need to recharge and refresh, and if your home life is anything like mine you still have lots to take care of besides your job.  Lifehacker offers us tips on Establishing Boundaries Between Work and Play that can help.  For me, having a firm cut-off time every day when I log out of email/work activities helps me meet all my obligations at home and at work.  If I know I have to leave at 4:30 I tend not to waste any time at work, and then when I get home I know I can enjoy time with my family since I've gotten my work done. 

Which tip is the most helpful for you? 

Getting things done while commuting

Continuing the topic from a couple weeks ago where I shared tips on getting work done while traveling, most of us travel some distance to work.  Dumb Little Man offered 7 Productive Things You Can Do While Commuting which helps us use that time better too.  I currently commute by bus with my child and husband and this gives us extra family time, but when I commuted by myself I found it to be a GREAT time to work out problems.  What do you like to do with your commute?