Simplify for the Summer!

Are you getting back from vacation and unpacking your 500 emails? Have you even turned your "OOO" (out of office) off yet? Does your desk look like a recycling center? Now that it is the end of August, it is too late to spring clean, but there is always time to simplify! Taking basic steps to clear out your inbox and physical mailbox will help you to get on the path to organization.

There are so many free versions of applications that can be used to help you on your path to simplifying tasks. For example, many of us struggle with too much paper! If you find yourself in a situation where you don't have easy access to a scanner, your phone will double as one. Apps like Scanner App and Adobe Scan make it easy for you to turn a picture into a PDF and send it on its way!

Need help keeping track of tasks? Depending on the tasks you have and the who/how it involves others, you can try using Evernote, Trello, or Microsoft OneNote to help organize your thought and then delegate responsibilities to others. 

Lastly, staying connected to others in your profession can be daunting. Are you feeling like you missed important events or information that went out within your organization? Staying connected to others through Slack and your company's membership organization can help you stay up to date on any shared info or events that may go out. All of this information can be found in one place instead of having to search multiple locations. 

For more times on how to simplify your work-life:

10 Apps for Small Business Success

Hacks For Simplifying Your Life