Lack of organization can be one of the major time stealers in our workday. How many times have you uttered the phrase “I know I wrote it down or put it somewhere but I can’t remember where”? Or in my case, I often go back to my notes and realize I can’t read what it was I originally wrote down! Time is a very valuable commodity and one that most of us wish we had more of. The truth is if you calculated the amount of time in your daily activities that you spend searching the internet, emails or notes for information, you might find the extra time you so desperately need. In this digital age where we are constantly barraged with new information, one can quickly become distracted and this can become yet another time stealer. In addition, studies have been down to show that every time you have to stop and change direction, it takes additional time for your brain to get back on track.
You see the taking of notes or gathering of information is not usually the problem. Most of us would probably admit we are at least fairly adequate in this area. The problem is what you do with the information you have collected and how you store it. Ironically, you might already have the solution to this problem already loaded on your computer and you may not even be aware of it! The solution is a software program entitled Microsoft OneNote and is included in the Microsoft Office Suite. It comes in both PC and Mac formats and there is even a One Note iPhone App. available. Think of it as a virtual but much more useful Post-It Note. However, here is the official Microsoft definition: OneNote is an electronic version of a paper notebook where you can write down notes, thoughts, ideas, scribbles, reminders, and all kinds of other information. Unlike the traditional document formats used by other programs such as word-processing or spreadsheet programs, OneNote offers a free-form canvas where you can type, write, or draw notes in the form of text, graphics, and images wherever and however you want them. Here are some of the great features and benefits:
· Allows you to store text, pictures, video and audio all in one easy-to-access and easy-to-use application.
· Allows you to separate or organize information by subjects or keep separate notebooks
· An easy “Send to OneNote” button in Internet Explorer that allows you to send a web page directly to OneNote. Eliminating the need to try to search for the web site at a later date.
· You can add, move or delete anything on the pages and each section.
· You can add more space when and where you need it.
Take the following demo for a spin to find out if this just might be a solution to help you find a little more time in your day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5bHf_pV-ZM
You see the taking of notes or gathering of information is not usually the problem. Most of us would probably admit we are at least fairly adequate in this area. The problem is what you do with the information you have collected and how you store it. Ironically, you might already have the solution to this problem already loaded on your computer and you may not even be aware of it! The solution is a software program entitled Microsoft OneNote and is included in the Microsoft Office Suite. It comes in both PC and Mac formats and there is even a One Note iPhone App. available. Think of it as a virtual but much more useful Post-It Note. However, here is the official Microsoft definition: OneNote is an electronic version of a paper notebook where you can write down notes, thoughts, ideas, scribbles, reminders, and all kinds of other information. Unlike the traditional document formats used by other programs such as word-processing or spreadsheet programs, OneNote offers a free-form canvas where you can type, write, or draw notes in the form of text, graphics, and images wherever and however you want them. Here are some of the great features and benefits:
· Allows you to store text, pictures, video and audio all in one easy-to-access and easy-to-use application.
· Allows you to separate or organize information by subjects or keep separate notebooks
· An easy “Send to OneNote” button in Internet Explorer that allows you to send a web page directly to OneNote. Eliminating the need to try to search for the web site at a later date.
· You can add, move or delete anything on the pages and each section.
· You can add more space when and where you need it.
Take the following demo for a spin to find out if this just might be a solution to help you find a little more time in your day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5bHf_pV-ZM
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