Sometimes inspiration for a post can come from the strangest of places. I’ll get into this in a bit, this is a tutorial on how to begin mass cleaning your Gmail inbox. First of all, how do you define mass cleaning? I’d say it’s when you have thousands of mail to go through and don’t… Continue reading 5 Tips for Mass Cleaning Your Gmail
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E-mail Rules in Outlook on the Web
Today, efficiency and automation are seen as valuable. Why should your inbox be any different? In this post, I’ll show you how to create e-mail rules in Outlook on the web (formerly called OWA: Outlook Web Access). Wouldn’t it be nice if some e-mails, based on set rules, were automatically moved to certain folders without… Continue reading E-mail Rules in Outlook on the Web
Don’t Save Passwords in Your Browser! – Do This Instead
Do you save your passwords in the browser you use? If so, this post is for you! Let me show you why this isn’t the safest option for you, and what you can do instead. Ever heard of a password manager? If not, it’s about time you do! Increased Vulnerability First, is it convenient to… Continue reading Don’t Save Passwords in Your Browser! – Do This Instead
Free From the Classroom – Now What?
After working as a teacher for 16 years, the time has come to hang up my backpack. Both in a literal and symbolic sense. I’ve decided to leave teaching, like so many others, at least for now. What made me decide to leave teaching? Short Life-Update I’ve worked as a teacher since I was 24.… Continue reading Free From the Classroom – Now What?
The Big 40 – Now What?
Two months ago, it was my birthday. This time it was the big 40, the end of a decade, and officially entering a new one. Turning 40 has, for sure, made me reflect on where I am in life, as well as where I want to go from here. After all, life ends at 40… Continue reading The Big 40 – Now What?
Teachers Master Your Inbox and Focus!
Every day, you get bombarded with information. To say that we live in a state of information overload is an understatement. Perhaps you manage your physical workspace well, but what about your digital space? Have you considered how digital clutter, or the equivalent of a full inbox of papers (your e-mail inbox) affects your focus… Continue reading Teachers Master Your Inbox and Focus!
How to Use Calendar Blocking In Google Calendar
Is Google Calendar your go-to for planning your days? I’ve made a post about using calendar blocking in Outlook before. But this can be used in Google Calendar as well. This is actually where I use it most. Let me give you a short guide on how to use calendar blocking in Google Calendar. What… Continue reading How to Use Calendar Blocking In Google Calendar
An Honest Review of Scribbles That Matter
I recently decided to switch back to analog planning after using a digital planner for the last 2,5 years. I had a notebook at my disposal and decided to use this as my planner. After a month of use, it’s time for an honest review of the Scribbles That Matter notebook. About the Company Scribbles… Continue reading An Honest Review of Scribbles That Matter
Analog Planning, Time to Go Back?
After using a digital planning system for the last 2,5 years, I’ve started to wonder. Is it time to go back to analog planning? Could using a pen and notebook be a way to add more mindfulness and reflection back into your life? Background Between 2017 and 2020, I used the bullet journal system. Before… Continue reading Analog Planning, Time to Go Back?
Book Review of The Gilded Ones
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a new type of fantasy world when reading. This is one of those times: a book review of The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. The book was released in 2020 and is 417 pages long (432 in the Kindle edition). Being the first novel in the series,… Continue reading Book Review of The Gilded Ones