Productivity

Feeling Great in 2008

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Tonight’s the night. All your goals and dreams for 2007 will be laid to rest and a new year will slap you in the face like a wet fish. I spent some time with the mrs. yesterday talking about our goals for the upcoming year. That’s always the easy part, isn’t it? Coming up with a list of super-optimistic accomplishments that you would like to see happen. I always get a chuckle when I see a fresh group of joggers around the neighborhood in January and February. Come March-December, this group always seems to slim down. (In numbers, not in pounds if you know what I mean.)

One of my (eternal) goals is be an organized individual. So if you’re like me and are sitting down to write a list of where you’d like to improve, then you may enjoy some of the following links to help you get your ducks in a row.

• Lifehacker.com - This site provides an endless stream of tips, downloads, and links to help you become a more productive person. The topics are not just related to technology either.
• 43Folders.com - Merlin Mann’s family of websites about stuff like personal productivity, life hacks, and simple ways to make your life a little better.
• Google Reader - Stop going out to the web to find new information. Start using RSS and let the news come to you. It’ll save you a ton of wasted time.
• Remember the Milk - Keep track of your To-Do list with ease. This web-based program is incredible.
• del.icio.us - Keep track of websites you like. This is your “favorites” or “bookmarks” on steroids. Watch and learn.
• MyPyramidTracker.gov - Wanna keep track of what you’re eating this year? This site can help. Create a private profile and track your daily calorie intake, analyze your nutrition status, and get tips on how to eat better.

Whatever your goals for the new year, I wish you the best. Hopefully Geek Stew will be a part of 2008 for you and your friends. Spread the word kids!