by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Feb 17, 2014 | Business, Productivity
A few weeks ago, I had one of those days. No, not one of those days where you you lie around in pajamas eating nachos and wondering why your big project isn’t getting done, but the other kind. The kind where you know you’re ON FIRE. The kind where you just...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Feb 10, 2014 | Business, Productivity
I’m coming at you from the heart of my digital detox. Because the Internet is magic, and the computer is her magician, you are reading this here blog post even though I am not currently typing it. No, I typed this beforehand. Before said break. For your eyes...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Jan 9, 2014 | Business, Productivity
Even when you don’t have a Kit Kat in sight, breaks are good for every soul. Especially the digital kind. I was a bit quiet here last month, and for good reason. Holidays, heat, and a pregnancy that’s kicking my butt made me one less than chipper...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Jan 7, 2014 | Books, Productivity
Guess what? I’ve got a new book out today! Greater Expectations: Succeed (and Stay Sane), in an On-Demand, All-Access, Always-On Age is a short tactical tome that shares information, statistics and stories about what a balanced life in a digital age really...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Nov 21, 2013 | Productivity
In a recent blog post, I wrote about a challenging situation I’m facing with a particular friend. In short, I get requests for favors from this friend from time to time, which I always promptly respond to and complete. But whenever I ask for a favor, the friend...
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz | Nov 16, 2013 | Productivity
Here’s the thing. In theory, I believe that email isn’t work. In my view, email isn’t a creation-based process that results in shipping your next product out the door, or writing your next book, or recording your next album. Email isn’t as...