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Kait Hanrahan
Switzerland
Приєднався 6 чер 2017
Hey there! My name is Kait and I help people take their productivity and organization to the next level with expert-level educational content.
I cover mostly different time management systems, productivity books, software and other products.
I'll also get into business and freelance topics. The more autonomy you have in your work, the more important having some knowledge in productivity becomes. So I think these two areas are related.
You may also find some vlogs and home organization videos among my older videos.
I'm a mother-of-two and software founder. My company, Simply Digital, makes Simply Goals & Tasks a task management Android app. I've recently moved to the Swiss Alps. But before then I was in Rome Italy, San Francisco California, Boston, and New Jersey.
Thanks for visiting my channel :)
I cover mostly different time management systems, productivity books, software and other products.
I'll also get into business and freelance topics. The more autonomy you have in your work, the more important having some knowledge in productivity becomes. So I think these two areas are related.
You may also find some vlogs and home organization videos among my older videos.
I'm a mother-of-two and software founder. My company, Simply Digital, makes Simply Goals & Tasks a task management Android app. I've recently moved to the Swiss Alps. But before then I was in Rome Italy, San Francisco California, Boston, and New Jersey.
Thanks for visiting my channel :)
60 Days to Disney Fitness Goal
I always want to get in a little better shape for vacation... and it never actually happens. I'm extra busy with vacation planning AND working double to be ready for being away. This time, I made a fitness tracker and then I thought, "I should share this!"
Here's the link for the Printable Disney Fitness Tracker I made:
simply.digital/disney-fitness
It's been really helping me keep this goal front and center as my trip to Disney got closer. I made it for Disney, but this would work for any event-based fitness goal.
Thanks for watching! ::hug::
--Kait
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== Simply Goals & Tasks on Google Play ==
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.simply.goalsandtasks&
== Simply Digital Website==
simply.digital/
Here's the link for the Printable Disney Fitness Tracker I made:
simply.digital/disney-fitness
It's been really helping me keep this goal front and center as my trip to Disney got closer. I made it for Disney, but this would work for any event-based fitness goal.
Thanks for watching! ::hug::
--Kait
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Disney Vacation Planning: What Everyone Assumes You Already Know
ua-cam.com/video/yMzQnRmp0uU/v-deo.html&
Disney Princess Bedroom:
ua-cam.com/video/MhX3ZgPTA8k/v-deo.html&
Subscribe to the channel:
ua-cam.com/channels/LKirdXfmBuHr9ZIXMNBLZA.html
Latest Video:
ua-cam.com/video/G2Gvnvihy6k/v-deo.html
Productivity Videos:
ua-cam.com/video/YoYfCBibhNE/v-deo.html
All "Simply Goals & Tasks" App Videos:
ua-cam.com/play/PLyJokUp2tLyo-LiaWQR16kUnvhPVjbgh5.html
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Links for my company, Simply.Digital
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== Simply Goals & Tasks on Google Play ==
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.simply.goalsandtasks&
== Simply Digital Website==
simply.digital/
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Ways to handle switching between growth and survival times
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I recently had a conversation with my friend Anne. She's very impressive and has a lot going on. But currently she's focusing on her health, needing multiple surgeries, and even traveling to see specialists. She told me how she's tried a lot of productivity systems but none work for her. And we came to the conclusion that the problem is the switch between when we're in "growth mode" vs "surviva...
How I deal with sick days and other unexpected schedule changes | Answering Viewer Questions
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I got this great question from a viewer: how can she deal with sudden changes to her schedule? For example a sick kid or a changed appointment. This is one of the key problems in Productivity. And not just for moms with sick kids I struggled with this when I was young and wanted the flexibility to accept last minute invites to the beach. So how do you keep your flexibility while still having a ...
How I keep my home from looking cluttered
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When the seasons change, so does about a third of all my stuff. I pack my storage full with well-labeled boxes. And this keeps the main areas of my home clean, open, and clutter free. It looks and feels so good! It's easier to know what to get rid of, easier to see what I have, and find what I'm looking for. Basically, I started doing this for my kids, then my own clothes, and now for *everythi...
How to organize an overwhelming space
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I can shut down when I'm overwhelmed. So this is how I break down an overwhelming home organization project into something more managable. And then, the exact steps to finish that home organization project easily. Thanks for watching! ::hug:: Kait Mentioned / Related Links Tidy Home Tips Video: ua-cam.com/video/ocBwghf-ULU/v-deo.html& More Home Organization Videos: ua-cam.com/video/ocBwghf-ULU/...
Want to get more done faster? Improve your focus? Attention Training (ATT) can do that!
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Last week I talked about "sharpening your saw". Well, here's a great example of doing that improving your ability to focus. Spend some time on improving this skill and get back more time in return. In this video I talk about Attention Training in general and about Attention Training Technique (ATT) specifically (including an example exercise). Thanks for watching! ::hug:: Kait Links for my comp...
STEAL THESE! 7 Ideas from Franklin Covey That Improve Any Planner
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Here are some teachings from the Franklin Covey method that I think everyone should take and incorporate into our own planning systems. Thanks for watching! ::hug:: Kait Links for my company, Simply.Digital Info on my soon-to-be-launched paper planner: paper.simply.digital/ My Amazon Affiliate Link Help support the channel by clicking this and then buying anything you normally would. amzn.to/3w...
Spring Refresh | Join me putting Easter and Winter away and Resetting for Spring
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Hello! Join me for the day as I take care of all the Winter and Easter stuff. We'll do a little plan with me, some cleaning together, you can even see my little kids help me with the chores. For this "Spring Reset" I cleared my calendar for the day. Which enabled me to finally get these tasks done. They had been sitting on my to do list for too long! Putting away Easter isn't very fun but a who...
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Abroad
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Abroad
Staying in the Moment (when you have a lot of $#@% going on)
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Staying in the Moment (when you have a lot of $#@% going on)
Red Eye Flight? Here's a Few Good Tips to Help!
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Red Eye Flight? Here's a Few Good Tips to Help!
Disk Binding & Mushroom Hole Punch | What to know about this paper binding system
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Disk Binding & Mushroom Hole Punch | What to know about this paper binding system
Trouble getting going in the morning? Here’s how to fix it!
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Trouble getting going in the morning? Here’s how to fix it!
7 Habits that Save Me Hours Every Day
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7 Habits that Save Me Hours Every Day
Need something new to try? 5 Unconventional Decluttering Tips
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Need something new to try? 5 Unconventional Decluttering Tips
Can Multitasking Save Time? The Science of Focused Productivity
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Can Multitasking Save Time? The Science of Focused Productivity
6 Home Improvements that will BACKFIRE
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6 Home Improvements that will BACKFIRE
Essential Tools Trusted by Productivity Pros
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Essential Tools Trusted by Productivity Pros
How to connect your GOAL SETTING with your DAILY PLANNING
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How to connect your GOAL SETTING with your DAILY PLANNING
Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen - Task Management 101
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Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen - Task Management 101
Unpack With Me | Post 15-day Christmas trip
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Unpack With Me | Post 15-day Christmas trip
5 Tips to ACTUALLY work, when you start working for yourself
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5 Tips to ACTUALLY work, when you start working for yourself
Adjusting Priorities | How to keep everything else running while focusing on your goals
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Adjusting Priorities | How to keep everything else running while focusing on your goals
6 Best Organizing Tips for the Tidiest Home Ever!
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6 Best Organizing Tips for the Tidiest Home Ever!
How I Manage my Time as an Entrepreneur + YouTuber + Mom - 9 Time Management Tips
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How I Manage my Time as an Entrepreneur UA-camr Mom - 9 Time Management Tips
How planning can help with focus, anxiety, boundaries, and staying in the moment
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How planning can help with focus, anxiety, boundaries, and staying in the moment
Inside a full-day bedroom declutter and organize
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Inside a full-day bedroom declutter and organize
The audio is not great, kind of an echo, annoying.
I love your characterization of the FC system as “mature.” That is the perfect description, as it’s so time-tested. Also, there are spiral bound and now even traveler’s notebook binding options on the Franklin Planner website - not just ringbound.
Great video! I’m considering getting back into the FC method. I used it in the late 80s/early 90s when I discovered it through one of their time management books called First Things First. btw, Covey is pronounced KUH-vee. 😉
The Franklin Covey 'system' isn't really a system but a bastardized combination of the FranklinQuest system (stolen from Charles Hobbs' 'Time Power') with its daily A-B-C prioritization and the Covey '7 Habits' weekly planning system from when the two companies merged (word is that Covey's business didn't run too great). They shoehorned some elements of Covey's system into the Franklin Planner (that is itself a copy of the Day-Planner), making up for a really weird combination.
Thanks for this! It’s nice to hear
Really enjoyed this video. I subscribed and look forward to watching others. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this comment 💜
So what I don’t get is how tasks that must be done (housework, meal planning, lesson planning, etc) are related to my values?? I mean, values or not, some things have to get done to stay afloat or to not lose one’s job,mor to not end up as a train wreck, right?
Sure! So a lot of those sound like the underlying value is providing for your family. You might go to a job you enjoy because Career is a value. Or a job you don't enjoy for Responsibility, or Financial Stability. The meal planning could be for Health/Nutrition or for Parenting/Family. Personally, I always do the bare minimum housework because providing a safe home for my children is a top ranked Value for me (Family). And then I do more and try to make our home pretty because having a home I'm proud of is also a value for me, just a lower ranked one (Beauty). Here's more info on values: blog.franklinplanner.com/ben-franklins-planning-method/ You could connect this also to the Hierarchy of Needs -- you know, first we have to make sure we have basic needs like food and shelter, then things like relationships, and at the top is meaning and creativity. That hierarchy lines up pretty well with how I order my Values. I mention the Hierarchy of Needs in my next video (will be up Friday) which is about switching back and forth between survival mode and growth mode. Hope to see you there :)
@@kait-hanrahan thank you!
That’s so cute
Oh the sound what a shame
I know... I've really struggled with audio quality since moving into my home office. This video I tried some different settings and it was actually much worse. But, what can ya do? I didn't realize until it was too late. Believe it or not, I do actually have a high quality mic on a boom stand and have consulted with Ali Abdaal's editor on a few occasions to troubleshoot why it's still so bad. I've tried different mic set ups. Only thing left to try is to spray foam the whole office -- but it's a rental haha
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Covey is pronounced KUH-vey. 🙂 There’s also another step before identifying values and goals - developing your life mission statement. The values and goals flow from that. Franklin has a mission statement builder on their websites and in their Starter Kit inserts, and in their books.
I found the Eisenhower matrix in college and it was a game changer because I thought everything was important
Re. SMART goals: the R stands for Relevant, not Realistic. I’m not quite sure how “Realistic” crept in; it is a synonym for Achievable, so would be redundant.
I’ve taken many trainings at work and elsewhere that use SMART goals, and there really is no one single definition of the acronym. I’ve noticed variation in what each letter stands for, depending on who’s doing the training. But the overall meaning is generally the same.
It looks like you filled the holes in? Any tips !? Please :)
Which holes specifically?
Permanent: Wood Filler, paint Temporary: Silicone, paint.
The content of this is good, but I wish I could hear you better.
I know! I've bough so much audio gear trying to fix this. Even spent some time on the phone with an expert. My newer videos I brought the boom in frame with the mic an inch from my mouth; that's a little better. I think I'll have to sound insulate the office walls. But that project needs buy-in from my other half :)
@@kait-hanrahanyeah the echo/reverberation is due to the sound waves bouncing off the hard surfaces in your room. I’m a singer, so I have some experience with these kinds of sound issues. 😉
Your home looks so clean and organised already, before the spring clean... :-)
Aww thanks 🥰 Still, that pile of stuff on the floor, the Easter stuff, and the CHRISTMAS cards had to go 😂
Thanks for the inspiration ❤
Thanks so much! And thanks for leaving a comment 💜
Great video thank you!
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I am also really happy with the Arc Puncher. Very sturdy, and it seems to fit with many other disc binding accessories.
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The toys that Need repair - exactly!!😂
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Wow. Me again. I can‘t believe you donˋt have more subscribers yet. You won‘t believe how many times I typed in „GTD for moms“ into search machines over the last couple of years.
Wow. This is a whole lot of excellent tips. I wish I had had these 10 years ago, when I restarted working as a teacher (Lots of work hours from home!). I need rewatch this video and take notes.
Thank you so much for this comment!! You made my day 💜
Excellent summary. Thank you.
Thanks for leaving a comment 💜
ChatGPT is almost never at capacity
Really? Cool I can go cancel my subscription then 😂
@@kait-hanrahan tbf, it may be on US servers. I'm in Europe, so maybe our servers are less busy
Yeah tried that… still no shits given 😅
😂 Why do you think you're not motivated to get started, then?
For the going to bed early part: chronotype plays a big role if people want to/can get up early in the morning. Also, where people are in a timezone, the practicality is affected. 6am in Switzerland is much easier than here in Belgium, closer to the other edge of the European timezone. Simply, the whole daily sun cycle is shifted 1-1.5h later during the day. What do you think about these? And great video with good tips, nice b-rolls and text, I liked it! 🙂 For chapter links, add 0:00, so it shows up as chapters in the video, too.
Thanks for the chapter tip and complements 💜! I agree, doesn't have to be 6am. I think the important thing is consistency (not military level 100%, but most the time). I meant 6am more like an "If you want to get up early, 6 is still early but more doable to be consistent". There's a lot of hype for 4am and 5am morning routines, and I don't see how someone can do that consistently unless they just never have a late night out. But point is -- I agree 100%: try to be consistent with a time that makes sense for your life. Also southern Europe you could add to your examples where 6 am doesn't make much sense. Restaurants open for dinner at 8:30 pm in Italy. So assuming your not giving up restaurants, a later wake up time will keep the adjustment the next day more doable. I like Switzerland's 6pm dinner standard better than Italy's 😂
Fun and good advice!
Thanks Oliver 💜
Hi! Thank you for this video; so many on PAX but not as many on BESTA. We really can't hear on the video nor get it on CC exactly what shelf clip we need to bring that shelf forward, flush over the drawer. (I think it will look cleaner that way and keep dust at bay). Do you have a part number? Or name of part? TIA for your help. Great vid!
Enjoyed the tour, really nice vide. The explanations are really helpful, gave me lots of ideas for organisation.
Thanks so much for watching 💜
Turning off notifcations is such a game changer. I also group all my apps in folders on my phone so it reduces clutter and it make going to open that app a bit more intentional because I have to tap on the folder first.
Oh that's a nice one!
Thank you!
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I thot she was saying “male”😂😂
lol sorry I know I talk too fast 😂
Nice ideas! The black is great luck!!
Thanks! 💜🐈
You have awesome hair! Wish my hair was so full and thick!
Why thank you, ::hair flip:: heehee
I did the clothes, book and kitchen piles by category and it’s a great idea for those people who have the energy and motivation to go through it all. It’s also a good hack for beginners.
Such a good point about energy! I pay a lot of attention to "scope" and making the scope of any project as small as possible. It really stinks to not finish and have everything laying out until the next chance to give the project more time.
We have a closed shoe storage since my school days and haven't had a pile of footwear lying around except when guests are home. If you measure out properly the space ,no. Of shoes, size these are actually very good.
Well I guess they must work from someone since they keep making them 😊 They really don't work for me (I normally have 1 taller boot in the winter, then a bunch of small flats in the summer). We have a shoe tray that slides under other entry furniture. When I moved to Italy 14 years ago, these things were everywhere and the smell was what really turned me off from them 😂 But totally agree -- if planned out they can work! But if purchased spontaneously, I think it is likely to be a regretted purchase (hence making the list). I'm glad they work for you! 💜
So interesting! Thank you for sharing. I hear you about the couch and shoes! Such important points :)
Really appreciate the support and encouragement, Smiti 💜
Love using Zenkit 🙌🏼
Me too!
Fascinating seeing your workflow! Thanks for sharing :)
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"Promo SM" ☺️
okie dokie
I don't know why but this video suddenly popped out over my youtube while i was procrastinating. Thankyou for making videos on this topic. It really motivates
That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for commenting 💜
Thanks! That was very nice to hear!
Thanks for watching 💜
Love your new place!
Thank you!!
It was really nice to just hear a walkthrough of what you're managing and how/when you prioritize certain things. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching 💜
Thank You ,good info but hard to make out what is being said because a slight echo in the sound. Everyone learns as they go along so don't be discouraged ,you're awesome.
I knoooooow ::shakes fist: Now that the main furniture is in place, I've added curtains, rug, sound proofing hex'es on the walls. And I use good software to try to help, too. And a good Rode mic. Next upgrade is a overhead rig to get the mic closer. It was easier when I just recorded in my old bedroom-office and the bed absorbed any echo. This fancy office is ruining my videos 😂
Thank you for this very informative video! I am using this time management technique daily just not in recommended cycles of 4 pomodoros+longer brake. I simply plan how productive I wish to be ( by drawing in my planner few little circles representing 25 min pomodoros) at the beginning of the day and treat pomodoros-○○○○○... as a "focus 25 min buckets" of time (any time I can work on them). Sometimes I plan 25 min rest time and treat it as productive pomodoro:) It feels so good seeing those little circles filled in at the end of the day and putting the number pomodoros finished in my monthly planner . Sometimes I add all those numbers at the end of the month. Very motivating for the next month! I loved the pomodoro technique original book but also recommend reading book- 'Pomodoro technique illustrated ' by Staffan Noteberg.
Love this! Thanks for sharing with me 💜
Great time management tips,thank you for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it! 💜
good job
Thank you! Cheers! 💜