Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Authentication and Passwords 101 (Yes, You Need Both!) 8 months ago
Your accounts and platforms should involve multiple layers of security. The first, basic layer is a username and password. Even if you have a strong password (congrats if you do, read this post on password […]Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Improve Your Cybersecurity with These 6 Things 8 months, 1 week ago
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Organizing your digital life is just as important as organizing your kitchen, […]Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, 3 Unexpected Places to Look for Your Important To-Dos 9 months, 3 weeks ago
3 Unexpected Places to Look for Your Important To-DosDuring a virtual meeting with my team, my laptop was running loud and slow. While I struggled to share my screen over the noise of my fan, one of my […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, My Virtual Birthday Party 1 year, 10 months ago
What does my virtual birthday party have to do with organizing and productivity? I promise to weave it in before the end! Thank you for being a loyal and patient reader. I so enjoy your comments and […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Win Your Day with Time Blocking and Time Boxing 1 year, 12 months ago
When stressed and overwhelmed, even the most disciplined person can lose their way. According to Parkinson’s Law, work will expand to fill the time allotted to it. Cyril Northcote Parkinson’s direct quote is, “It […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Get a Password Manager and Get Organized! 2 years, 1 month ago
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You Need a Password Manager“It’s on a […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Virtual Organizing: Nonjudgmental Help From a Distance 2 years, 2 months ago
Do you finally have time to get organized but don’t know where to start? Need guidance but are practicing social distancing? Well, get ready to Zen Your Den® or Zen Your Biz because Virtual Organizing is he […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, The Stay-at-Home Dilemma: What to Do with Donations 2 years, 2 months ago
Note: This post is definitely not “evergreen” since it is based on the ever-changing recommendations and restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. All of this content is “as of this writing,” so please […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Cocooning: Self-Quarantining Reframed 2 years, 3 months ago
Social distancing… self-quarantine… I much prefer the term, cocooning: “to envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.” Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant coined this term in […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Garage Sales: To Have or Have Not 2 years, 3 months ago
I hate garage sales. There, I said it! The same with yard sales, tag sales and any type of sale where I have to get up at the crack of dawn to fend off strangers who arrived before the crack of dawn so that we can […]
Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Five Questions to Ask Yourself to Tame Your Monkey Mind 2 years, 3 months ago
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Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Five Questions to Ask Yourself to Tame Your Monkey Mind 2 years, 4 months ago
Monkey Mind is a Buddhist term to describe a restless, unsettled or confused mind.
Sometimes I head to bed at night wide-eyed alert, but tired. My mind is still going even though I desperately need sleep. I play […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, The Ultimate Honey-Do List to Help Your Parents Age in Place 2 years, 7 months ago
The Ultimate Honey-Do List to Help Your Parents Age in Place
Are you worried about your aging parents staying in and maintaining their home? Not sure how to help them age in place without taking over? Skim […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Supercharge Productivity with Smartphone Reminders 2 years, 9 months ago
Supercharge Productivity with Smartphone Reminders
Did you set some New Year’s resolutions that you have yet to take action on? Well, dust off those goals and start making real progress with smartphone r […]Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, The Last Filing System You'll Ever Need 2 years, 11 months ago
A Filing System for Paper Management
Note: This post on filing systems contains affiliate links. If you purchase those items through my links I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product […]Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Obituaries and Eulogy for Henry Trapp, Jr. 3 years ago
After my father passed away on April 9, 2019, we donated his body to science through the Humanity Gifts Registry of Pennsylvania, in keeping with his life and values. It also eliminated the need for funeral home […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Glinda the Good Witch: Counselor, Consultant, or Coach? 3 years ago
Counselor, Consultant, or Coach?
What’s the difference between a counselor, consultant, or coach? Does a counselor/therapist make recommendations to improve your business processes? Can a coach or counselor h […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Five Myths about Goals, Habits, and Willpower 3 years, 2 months ago
Goals, Habits, and Willpower
New research shows that some of what we have been told about goals, how long it takes to form a habit, and the willpower needed to get those things done may be wrong. Here are some of […]Barbara Trapp commented on the post, Downsizing Books: To sell or donate? 3 years, 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing (both your thoughts and books!), Katharine! I love books and when I have to part with them, try to get them to appreciative homes. I clearly remember “library time” in middle school when we […]
Barbara Trapp wrote a new post, Downsizing Books: To sell or donate? 3 years, 3 months ago
Downsizing Books
My clients were downsizing books and had 11 boxes to get rid of. Here’s what happened when we tried to sell them to a used book store.
Recently, I helped a brother and sister purge their late m […]- Load More