Have you ever declined a meeting invitation because you were busy, only to find out later that the scheduled meeting was moved, and you could have attended after all? In this week’s episode of Done! - No. 617 - you will learn how to avoid missing meetings you would have wanted to attend. Do you have other ways of remembering things you regretted saying no to? Please write to me and tell me. Here's why you should write down to-do tasks as soon as they occur. These episodes are also...

When times are bright, work feels easier, but when things get tougher, what can you do to make it easier on yourself? In this week's Done! No. 616, you will learn what you can do with your structure when the economic winds turn cold. What extra structure tricks do you use to help you get through tough times? Write to me and let me know. I also want to sharpen my work right now, so your best tips are warmly welcomed.  Do you have a colleague who is particularly stressed right now? Tell them...

Have you tried using Google Tasks but found it lacks the necessary functionality? In this 615:th episode of Done!, you will learn what you can do to enjoy using Google Tasks more. You will find the two extensions at: Tasksboard To Do for Google Tasks Have you found any other ways to improve Google Tasks? Please write to me and let me know. I am curious to hear what you have to share. Here's how to improve your workdays by envisioning your worst possible day. These episodes are also...

Do you really need to spend time typing up what you've scribbled on a phone note during a conversation? No! In this week's episode of Done! - No. 614 - we let an AI read your scribbles, so you don't have to. Here's the note I let the AI interpret. And, here's the result from the AI: Course Schedule: •    09:00 - Start •    10:15 - 10:35 - Break/Coffee •    10:35 - 11:15 - Session 1 •    11:15 - 12:00 - Session 2 •    12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch •    13:00 - 13:45 - Session 3 •    13:45...

It was a good meeting, but did you really discuss everything? In this week’s episode of Done! you will learn about a way to use AI to make your meetings even better. Have you done like me and asked the AI what you missed? How did it go? Did you get ideas for what you can improve? Write to me and tell me about your experiences. Together, we will find ways to use AI and other productivity tools to benefit ourselves and our work!  Here's what you risk when you respond to work emails and...

Should you really anticipate losses in advance? Isn't it better to do your job and hope for the best? This week’s episode of Done! - No. 612 - is about a method for improving your situation through pessimism. Have you done a premortem exercise like this in any context? How did it go and what was the effect for you? Please write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear! Are you using OneNote, Planner, and To-Do for the right things? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter...

Have you ever wondered which file is the right one among all in a folder? You won’t have to do that much longer—as long as you’re working in Microsoft 365. In this week's episode of Done! - No. 611 - I share a brand-new feature in OneDrive that I think you should try. Here is where you will find Copilot's "Compare files" function in OneDrive: Have you tried any of the new Microsoft 365 Copilot features that were recently introduced? Which one? Please tell me in an email. I want to know...

Do you ever procrastinate? It may depend on how you value rewards that are far in the future. This week’s episode of Done! - No. 610 - is about a new study whose results can help you stress less close to a deadline. Read the article in Nature about the study mentioned. Give me an example of a good first step to take on a task you have been postponing, but not anymore! I suspect there are a handful of archetypal starting tasks that we can use as soon as we procrastinate on something we want...

Do you respond to work emails when you are actually off? It certainly can take a toll. In this week's episode of Done! - No. 609  - you will learn what you might face if you communicate about work while you are off - according to an interesting American study. In the episode, I also mention a study by Patrick and Hagtvedt. And, I recommend you to formulate a clear intention in order to "program yourself". What are your tricks for avoiding work communication when you are off duty? If you...

Do you work more on weekends and evenings than you want to? If so, you need to make your free time more robust. In this week's episode of Done! - No. 608 - you will learn a trick to improve your balance between work and leisure. How do you make sure work doesn't take up too much space? Please write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear what smart tricks you have that work for you. Here's how putting a personal touch on your office space makes a difference for your productivity. These...

You are invited to a meeting but would rather not attend. How can you smoothly escape it? In episode No. 607 of Done!, you will learn three ideas on how to avoid the worst meetings. Here's what Naval Ravikant has to say about meetings, emails and texts. What tricks do you have for declining meetings that you believe would be a waste of time? Write to me and tell me. Maybe you have a clever trick that allows you to skip the meeting and still contribute with what only you can. Do you know ...

Being interrupted at work happens to everyone, but what kind of distractions harm you most? In this week’s episode of Done!, you will learn about a recent study whose results help you suffer less from interruptions. Here, you'll find the study I mention in the episode. How do you prefer to receive help questions from your colleagues? I would love to hear how you and other readers experience it, so email me and tell me. Here's how to escape being distracted by outdated documents! ...

So, you want this autumn to be less stressful than last year’s? But how do you accomplish that? In episode No. 605 of Done!, I share ten possible steps toward a better structure to choose from. Did you take up my challenge and picked one step from the list and did it? What did you decide on? Please tell me! Hearing about what others are improving in their jobs inspires me, so write to me at [email protected]. I'm all ears!   Book a talk on structure at work with me for your meeting...

You are back at work after a well-deserved vacation, feeling relaxed. But how do you get back into the swing of things? In this autumn's first episode of "Done!", I'll share four steps you can take to get the best possible start to the new season! How do you get going when you've been on vacation and feel sluggish? Please write and let me know; all tips are welcome.  Here's why adding a personal touch gives you a better chance of getting the help you want. These episodes are also...

An AI that listens to everything you talk about in the meeting. Do you want that? The final episode of this season's Done! is about a way to both get help from an AI with meeting notes and have control over what data you share with it. Have you used Copilot in OneNote for something other than this? Tell me about it in an email. Few things excite me as much right now as hearing about smart and useful applications of AI.  With that, I am taking a break for the summer. Thank you to all who...

OneNote is a great tool for meeting notes, but how do you write them in the best way structure-wise? In this Done! episode No. 602, you will learn how to write the notes quicker and more efficiently. Have you done something different to make taking meeting notes in OneNote easier? Tell me! I am a diligent collector of simplifying structural tips, and I am curious to hear what you have come up with. Here's how to empty - really empty - your workspace from distractions. These episodes are...

Getting to another location to attend a meeting takes time, but is that reflected in your calendar? In  this week’s episode of Done! - No. 601 - you will learn why you should book travel time in your calendar and how to do it. Do you book travel time in your calendar? If so, how? Please write to me and tell me. Since a reader asked me about this last week, this is a detail that interests me right now.  Do you know these four tricks for a smoother landing of the work season and a more...

When your colleagues work remotely irregularly, how could you possibly find a time when all of you can meet physically at the office? In the 600th (!) episode of Done!, you will learn two ways to indicate where you and your colleagues plan to work in the future. I assume, however, that there are more clever solutions to this problem, so email me and tell me about the ones you have found or come up with. I am always just as happy to get tips from my readers. Do this to balance in what...

Have you ever tried an idea about how to work smarter, but then you fell off the wagon? Episode No. 599 of Done! is about a trick to get better workways to stick.  What tricks do you have for turning new ideas into natural parts of your daily work? Do you do it differently than what I have suggested here? Please write to me and tell me. I am curious about what you have come up with. If you know someone who often comes up with good ideas, tries them a couple of times, and then forgets about...

Have you ever forgotten something you promised in a meeting to do until next meeting? In today’s 598th episode of Done!, you will learn about a habit that will protect you from things you promise during meetings falling through the cracks. What does your post-meeting fork look like? Write to me and let me know. I always welcome tips and examples of a good structure, and I'm curious about what you have come up with. Your email is very welcome. Do you know anyone who could improve their...

You want to improve the structure in your work, but where to begin? In this week’s Done! No. 597, I’ll share three things you can start with today. What structure idea do you want to try out when you’ve created some space? Write to me and tell me. Not only is it interesting for me to hear, but I might also be able to give you an extra tip that will give you a boost forward. Do you know these two key principles for folder naming and tips to streamline your digital workspace These...

How should you best use OneNote, Planner, and To-Do? In this week's episode of Done!, I explain what you should use these three popular tools for - and not. Of the mentioned apps, Planner is used the least by the people I help. Therefore, if you do, I’m curious to hear how you use it. Please write to me and tell me. I'm happy to listen. Do you have a colleague who would benefit from clarifying their app usage even more? Please share this tip with them because the more people in our...

How will you find time to read all the interesting newsletters you receive? In this week's episode of Done!, you'll learn how to use AI to create a podcast from content you don't have time to read. Have you created another text-to-speech solution that helps you in your daily life? Write to me and tell me about it, because I want to get even more ideas on what I can do to make my work even easier.  Do you know the two decisions you can make to help you balance working focused and being...

How can you avoid getting overwhelmed by all the various communication channels you use? This episode of Done! is about a way to manage communications effectively without burning out. If you have a similar round as mine, how do you concretely work your way through it? Please write to me and describe how you do it. I am interested in hearing what works well for you, so feel free to get in touch. Do you know these chef-approved principles for kitchen efficiency? These episodes are also...