#ProdChat – 12/1/16 – Holiday #Productivity – Getting Ready for the Holidays
On December 1, 2016, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Holiday Productivity – Getting Ready for the Holidays. . Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Holiday Productivity – Getting Ready for the Holidays.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- What’s most stressful about being productive during the winter holidays season?
- Do you send holiday cards? If so, tips and tricks for getting them out efficiently and timely?
- How do you stay focused at work with all the holiday festivities and such going on?
- How do you manage your holiday tasks and projects during the season?
- What are you best tips/apps for holiday shopping?
- How do you manage and holiday travel during the season?
- How do you manage attending all the holiday parties (work and personal)? Which to attend? What to bring?
- If you hosting a holiday gathering, what are some tactics to stay sane?
- How do you keep from overindulging and giving up on fitness goals during the holiday season?
- What’s one thing not already discussed that you can do throughout the holiday season to de-stress and simplify getting things done?
Raw transcript:
| User | Tweet | Time |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/7NH2Ew6XVg | Thu Dec 01 00:59:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/7NH2Ew6XVg | Thu Dec 01 00:59:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrated last week! #prodchat #productivity https://t.co/Uk7D7cxjiM | Thu Dec 01 01:00:02 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith Hi Ray! How are you? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:00:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Hi, Lee! Good to see you. I’m a little under the weather, but it’s not going to stop me from #ProdChat! 🙂 How’re you? | Thu Dec 01 01:00:46 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Holiday #Productivity: Getting Ready for the Holidays.” Join us! https://t.co/B8705jkaD8 | Thu Dec 01 01:01:00 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith same here – fighting a cold. I think I’m winning as of today. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:01:26 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Kudos! Hope you’re feeling 100% very soon! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:01:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/DADxYpLeOk | Thu Dec 01 01:02:01 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | Lee in Chicago, longtime GTD aficionado and practitioner, Mac enthusiast, SAS Institute employee (all opinions my own) #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:02:35 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | It’s time to #prodchat! | Thu Dec 01 01:02:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @THEMylesMwamba Hi there, Myles! Welcome to #prodchat! How’re you? First time? | Thu Dec 01 01:03:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ArtGelwicks Hey, Art! How’re you today? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:03:22 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | Joining #ProdChat from Maryland. | Thu Dec 01 01:03:26 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | Michelle, productivity enthusiast in Virginia #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:03:32 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | Art Gelwicks, productivity consultant, blogger, and as of today…podcaster! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:03:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/Pyu3pmzsO7 | Thu Dec 01 01:04:01 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | @rsidneysmith Doing well Ray…how are you? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:04:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Hey, Jim! How’re you, good sir? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:04:35 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | I’m a 22 year old student trying to stay productive in school and work during the crazy holiday time! Any tips/tricks? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:04:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Hi, Michelle! Welcome to #prodchat! How’re you today? | Thu Dec 01 01:04:50 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | Launched my new podcast over at Soundcloud today! Forgot how much work they were but still exciting! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:04:56 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/oKgmEIHXPd | Thu Dec 01 01:05:01 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith got started with a new personal trainer and back into the gym yesterday after some months. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:05:09 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ksnow210 Hi, Kayla! Welcome to #prodchat! How’re you today? Is this your first ProdChat? Let me know if you have any questions. | Thu Dec 01 01:05:22 +0000 2016 |
| briandordevic | Had a great week! #prodchat https://t.co/KFTPbjFuCg | Thu Dec 01 01:05:34 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | I got my holiday cards in the mail Monday #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:05:38 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | @rsidneysmith What’s good Ray? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:05:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ArtGelwicks Wow! That is exciting! What’s the podcast topic and title? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:06:00 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Thanks! I’m pretty good #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:06:01 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | @rsidneysmith I’m good today! It is my first #ProdChat, yes! I’m super excited. I got all my shopping done last week, feeling accomplished! | Thu Dec 01 01:06:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @rogue_crayon99 Hey there! #ProdChat is always good. 😉 | Thu Dec 01 01:06:51 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | @rsidneysmith It’s about productivity and the working title is Being Productive. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:07:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ksnow210 Wow! Congrats on joining us for the first time and getting your holiday shopping done! #rockstar #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:07:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ArtGelwicks I’ll definitely check it out! I’m launching a new podcast in January and hope to have you on the show! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:07:40 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | @rsidneysmith Gorlt some studying and cleaning done so that’s always productive #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:07:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @THEMylesMwamba Well, welcome! Jump right into the #prodchat stream. Ping me with any questions. | Thu Dec 01 01:07:58 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | @rsidneysmith Count me in! I’ve got the talking bug again and I’m in the search for guests as well! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:08:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ArtGelwicks I’m well, thanks! Glad to hear you’re well, as well. 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:08:16 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | @rsidneysmith Thank you! Participating in a #twitterchat is an assignment for school, so this #prodchat is super productive! | Thu Dec 01 01:08:30 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @ksnow210 @rsidneysmith hmmm, things have changed since I was in school…. 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:09:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ksnow210 Well, we’re glad you chose #prodchat for your school assignment! Plus, we’re a fun crowd! 😉 | Thu Dec 01 01:09:13 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ArtGelwicks Well, I’ll be happy to be on for whatever topic you’d like to discuss! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:09:41 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith Doing good, Ray. Managed to be out when not raining. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:09:48 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: What’s most stressful about being productive during the winter holidays season? #prodchat https://t.co/bct8gzltvo | Thu Dec 01 01:10:01 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | @rsidneysmith I can tell! This is always a crazy time for students, being able to relax & participate in something fun is great! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:10:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Lucky you to miss the rain! It’s been coming down. Glad you’re here! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:10:36 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A1: The mix of personal and professional gets tipped and swayed rapidly this time of year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:10:57 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A1: Having my running to do list on my mind while I’m supposed to be working, despite having the list captured #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:11:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1: There’s so much to do to prepare for both personal & business related holiday festivities, especially attending client events. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:11:30 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Holiday #Productivity: Getting Ready for the Holidays.” Join us! https://t.co/B8705j… | Thu Dec 01 01:11:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Hi, Sonia! How’re you today? Welcome to #prodchat, as usual! 😀 | Thu Dec 01 01:12:09 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A1 When you want to be productive in winter, there’s a party or other such obligation to attend to. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:12:10 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A1: Keeping track of all the moving parts of this time of year while still enjoying things and not increasing stress levels #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:12:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @wach_zilson Hey there, Zach! Joining us again for #prodchat? Hope you’re well, mate! | Thu Dec 01 01:13:03 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A1 loss of the regular routine which we’re all used to due to people, events, weather patterns and loss of light…etc #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:13:10 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rsidneysmith Fine, thanks! Et vous? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:13:42 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A1) Most stressful thing about productive during the holiday season is making sure everything of a million things is taken care of #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:14:02 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/oKgmE… | Thu Dec 01 01:14:32 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q1: What’s most stressful about being productive during the winter holidays season? #prodchat https://t.co/bct8gzltvo | Thu Dec 01 01:14:43 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: Do you send holiday cards? If so, tips and tricks for getting them out efficiently and timely? #prodchat https://t.co/RKBYlWnRcq | Thu Dec 01 01:15:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @wach_zilson Good luck studying! We’re here if you need a break! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:15:02 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A1 Winter makes motivation low- I want to stay home and drink cocoa and watch movies all day. Short days and long nights! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:15:09 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a2 cards have been largely aspirational except for what my lovely wife gets done. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:15:55 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A2: Haven’t done holiday cards in a long time. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:16:05 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Tres bien! Je suis malade. But, I’m on the mend! 🙂 I’ll be back to 100% tomorrow! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:16:18 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2a: Every year! I have a spreadsheet that I print each year & just write them out. I usually only have to update a few addresses #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:16:18 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2b: I buy my cards at the end of the season on clearance so I have them for the following year #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:16:46 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ksnow210 Yes! I combat that with lots of light and extra indoor physical activities (gym, treadmill, walking in place). #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:08 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | @michelle1908 That’s the way to plan ahead. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:08 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A2 We finally gave up on holiday cards a few years ago with things being easier on social media to stay in touch. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:16 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A2) I personally do not send out holiday cards but I am a part of my family’s holiday card. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:20 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rsidneysmith Oh my… glad you’re feeling better! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:39 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2c: I’m such a hermit that I use them to let people know that I’m still alive 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:17:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2: For years, I did all the cards myself…it took hours. Then, years ago I went to printing the envelopes (saved tons of time!). #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:18:24 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I only have about 40 so it doesn’t take me long. Time flies when you’re watching Netflix 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:19:05 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A1) One stressful thing about productivity during the holidays is ensuring you have all needed original signatures b4 ppl leave. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:19:21 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2a: This year, I’m using a combo of @Postable and https://t.co/p3VN0DMIxn to send business holiday cards. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:19:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Ah, that’s good! My personal holiday cards rank in the 200s. Business about the same. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:19:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: How do you stay focused at work with all the holiday festivities and such going on? #prodchat https://t.co/xiyIa0RJVS | Thu Dec 01 01:20:00 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith That’s overwhelming! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:20:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Holiday travel leave takes a toll on getting things done, for sure. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:20:21 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A3: If I’m not invited…headphones. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:20:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I love meta-tasking when possible with Netflix, YouTube or Amazon Video! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:20:52 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A3: It’s challenging and definitely not the most productive time of year for me. Looking forward to hearing tips #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:21:15 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a3 working from home removes a lot of the distractions. Chicago office has an annual holiday party and friends have parties. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:21:33 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I haven’t heard that term before…going to look it up or did you invent it? #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:21:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: I try to preempt people before the holiday stuff starts that priorities are still just that, priorities. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:21:56 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A3 With parties and niceities to keep in mind, the usual work focus won’t return until after New Year. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:14 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A3 With parties and niceities to keep in mind, the usual work focus won’t return until after New Year. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:14 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A3 Just roll with it…sometimes I’m fortunate enough that some gigs don’t feel like work. Plus everyone’s a little cheery… #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I’m not sure I invented it, but I did podcast about it on https://t.co/JURp9wCIas several years ago. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:16 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A3: Taking into account distracted attentions and compromised schedules in planning is critical for holiday success #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3a: Then, I just try to keep everyone on track with a little extra messaging, in case they’ve hit the egg nog too much! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:22:55 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A3 Holiday music at work lets me enjoy the holidays while getting things done #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:23:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @THEMylesMwamba Absolutely for my customers and colleagues. But each industry and demographic is different. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:23:23 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A2 My mom consistently sent out a dozen or so cards per year. Now she’s down to a handful—only those who *really* do cards. Haha #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:23:25 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a3b we also have a lot of deals to close/finish at year end, so people at work are pretty focused until the end of the year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:23:29 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A2.1) I used to send out holiday cards until I realized how under-appreciated I was. I stopped sometime around 2000-2002! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:23:30 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A2.2) I enjoyed sending holiday cards and buying them at great prices! I never did it just to get one in return. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:24:36 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia I stopped at one point and only sent cards to those who sent them back to me, or who messaged me about missing them! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:24:40 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia That cut down the list by about 150 or more cards! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:24:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: How do you manage your holiday tasks and projects during the season (esp. keeping momentum on projects)?… https://t.co/DW4y9dbMHY | Thu Dec 01 01:25:00 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A3) I just try and stay focused and give work my all so I can relax and enjoy the holidays with my family #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:25:00 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @harrisonia My mom used to hang cards on several lines strung across the living room. Now they fit on the coffee table. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:25:28 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: A2a: This year, I’m using a combo of @Postable and https://t.co/p3VN0DMIxn to send business holiday cards. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:25:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Yeah, I really do enjoy the process. A colleague does the Christmas letter…that’s a bit too much work for me. LOL #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:25:39 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q3: How do you stay focused at work with all the holiday festivities and such going on? #prodchat https://t.co/xiyIa0RJVS | Thu Dec 01 01:25:42 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | Hi everyone. Just getting home and joining late. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:26:19 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A4: I’m trying to use @Wunderlist consistently. I’ve been playing with putting personal items in @GoogleKeep instead #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:26:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I create a project for each holiday area: Gifts, Decorating, Travel, Gatherings. I manage them in those four contexts. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:26:52 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A4) Organization is key for me… Without a set agenda and schedule things can be forgotten about #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:26:55 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @DrFrankBuck Hi! Glad to see you #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Hi, Frank! How’re you today? 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:13 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A4: I make a point of knowing team member’s schedules so I can plan accordingly #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:27 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A4 I make short lists of what I’m really supposed to get done and pronto. If I can get those down, we’re good. Pareto, I guess. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Sometimes the separation helps, sometimes it doesn’t. Experiment and let us know how it goes! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:39 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A4 Project momentum takes a holiday when those you coordinate with being otherwise occupied or out this time of year. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:49 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A3: For me, staying focused during the holidays has to do with making sure everything is in the tasks list and arranging it well. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:27:55 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Will do. I have been falling off lately, not feeling as connected to my lists so I figured I’d switch it up #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:28:28 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A3) Holiday festivities at the job used to be my day’s motivator, and visiting other depts for their parties! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:28:59 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @DrFrankBuck What do you mean by “arranging it well” #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:29:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Understood. Remember, trust is everything. If you trust it, then you’ll track, review, and measure! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:29:09 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Double, triple, quadruple LIKE 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:29:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: What are you best tips/apps for holiday shopping? #prodchat https://t.co/vlOWXU9MHt | Thu Dec 01 01:30:01 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A3.2) Now that I’m the owner, other things motivate me and I can celebrate at my will! #ProdChat https://t.co/q67vmzZVl5 | Thu Dec 01 01:30:12 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @michelle1908 Everything gets a due date (that answers the question “When do I want to see this item again). I sort by due date… #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:30:27 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q4: How do you manage your holiday tasks and projects during the season (esp. keeping momentum on projects)? #prodchat ht… | Thu Dec 01 01:30:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia So, party at Sonia’s office all through December! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:30:58 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Join us for our January 28 #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/n14akGBB5E #prodchat https://t.co/InamVckcG9 | Thu Dec 01 01:31:01 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A5: Luckily I do very little shopping, mostly just for my Dad and money for young cousins #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:05 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @DrFrankBuck That’s what I thought, but I wanted to be sure #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:21 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A4 (late to the party) I LOVE to do lists with check boxes! Makes me feel productive to watch things be checked/crossed off. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:31 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @michelle1908 Then I do a secondary sort by priority. The high priority is what I want to do in the morning, medium afternoon, and #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:31 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @ArtGelwicks: A4: I make a point of knowing team member’s schedules so I can plan accordingly #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:41 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @THEMylesMwamba: A4) Organization is key for me… Without a set agenda and schedule things can be forgotten about #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:31:51 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @michelle1908 …Low for what I want to get done in the evening. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:32:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: I manage to do almost everything with Google Shopping, a Google Sheets workbook, and Amazon. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:32:50 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q5: What are you best tips/apps for holiday shopping? #prodchat https://t.co/vlOWXU9MHt | Thu Dec 01 01:33:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5a: I buy gifts and ornaments while traveling throughout the year, so much of it is done by around this time of year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:33:13 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A5: My wife does most of the gift buying. She starts early and buys throughout the year. By December, most everything is purchased #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:33:24 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | Haaaaaa! #ProdChat https://t.co/CqpnQe39jQ | Thu Dec 01 01:33:36 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A5 My best holiday shopping app is our 23-year-old computer geek. I tell him what I’d like, and he checks out best buys online. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:33:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5b: Keep track of what you purchased last year! No one wants the same gift year after year. Yes, Dad, I’m talking to you! 😛 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:34:05 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A5) I don’t have any tips or apps but would love to hear some of others advice #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:34:06 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A5 Get it done early, and don’t be tempted by extra small things later. Setting a budget has helped too! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:34:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: How do you manage and holiday travel during the season? #prodchat https://t.co/ypBj3F3nsS | Thu Dec 01 01:35:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: Check out Honey, Coupons at Checkout, and Invisible Hand browser extensions for saving money while holiday shopping online! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:35:34 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @DrFrankBuck That’s an interesting and useful twist. I have to think on that and see how I can do that. Thanks for the details #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:35:37 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A5) Well, I like using the @getflipp app! It puts the store sales papers in one place each week with rolling updates. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:35:42 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A6: Luckily I don’t have to do any holiday traveling, but there are still schedules to keep and miles to go before I sleep… #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:35:56 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a6 this year is easy – not going anywhere! Usually book travel WAY in advance when we are. Expect delay and be ready to be patient #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:36:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: Lots of holiday travel this season. *sigh* But, I get buy with a little help from airline miles and @hopper and @kayak! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:36:55 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A6: With family all close by, luckily I haven’t had to deal with holiday travel. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:37:11 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A6: I go to my Dad’s every year, so it’s pretty painless. We don’t do a lot of running around, just to family on Christmas day #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:37:30 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A6 For holiday travel, we plan family trips and cross our fingers that snowstorms won’t pop up to close the roads. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:37:54 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @harrisonia I’ve been trying out @wikibuy – seems to come up with some bargains #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:38:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: Also, if you’re note using @googlemaps for holiday travel, you *must*! It gives info for driving, trains, flights, and hotel! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:38:01 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rsidneysmith I love this idea! (As anal as I can get, I’m actually shocked I never did it previously. ?) GREAT IDE… https://t.co/LLau0u99yj | Thu Dec 01 01:38:18 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A6b: He’s in Philadelphia and I drive. I visit lots during the year so I’m used to it. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:38:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: Also, https://t.co/yXfksEkerV is super-helpful for determining the best ways to get to anywhere in the world! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:38:46 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | Holiday Travel…shuttling between NOVA and Brooklyn during this time of year for the better part of the 2000s taught me patience. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:39:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Yes, I (being as anal retentive) track what I’ve got also in the past, and it’s a wonderful walk down memory lane! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:39:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q7: How do you manage attending all the holiday parties (work and personal)? Which to attend? What to bring?… https://t.co/iykcPjB8x8 | Thu Dec 01 01:40:00 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A6) I try and see where everyone will be so that way I’m not running all over the place #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:40:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia I can usually write a little something about how someone’s gift helped me this past year in their holiday card! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:40:38 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @JKatzaman LOL My mother starts with the coffee table and then the fireplace mantle! ? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:40:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @rogue_crayon99 Yes, a little more patience with everyone during the holiday season is a gift to the world! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:41:01 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A7 For work and personal parties I keep things simple. I do as I’m told. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:41:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: It’s a pretty busy holiday party season for me…my clients expend energy to host gatherings so I am committed to attending. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:41:53 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rsidneysmith I actually needed to cut back on this level of “detail” due to having some OCD. ? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7a: That said, they must provide clear details for where, when, attire, and gift exchanges/what to bring, etc. Otherwise, I ask. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:20 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7b: I don’t like showing up unprepared for those weird gift party games! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:37 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @macbikegeek: @harrisonia I’ve been trying out @wikibuy – seems to come up with some bargains #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:46 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A7) Just go off of importance to me and who I want to to h with the holiday spirit #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:59 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A7 I guess sometimes you have to play the naughty or nice game in case it’s tough to decide. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:42:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Totally understood. It’s good to be cognizant. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:43:00 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @macbikegeek @Wikibuy Oh cool. Thanks! Will have to check out this app! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:43:49 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q7: How do you manage attending all the holiday parties (work and personal)? Which to attend? What to bring? #prodchat ht… | Thu Dec 01 01:44:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q8: If you’re hosting a holiday gathering, what are some tactics to stay sane? #prodchat https://t.co/tpZbfb6b7B | Thu Dec 01 01:45:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: If you cannot attend a holiday party for someone important to you, offer to make time in the new year! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:45:08 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @JKatzaman: A7 For work and personal parties I keep things simple. I do as I’m told. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:46:36 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A8 My wife is the hostess with the mostess. I follow her lead. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:46:42 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a8 plan and prepare well ahead of time, get help or make it so you don’t have much to do during the party other than visit #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:46:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: I try to send invitations out early, and time it earlier in the holiday season than later! Unless it’s a NYE celebration! 😛 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:47:08 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A8 I always make/prepare ahead as much as I can. If, on the day of the event, all is calm (and bright), I’ll be able to stay sane! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:47:12 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A8: Brainstorm all of the details but then delegate as much of it as you can. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:47:13 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A8 I’ll try my best to make sure I invite the right mix of people to minimize awkwardness and kill the mood… #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:47:24 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: There are some really great invitation tools online: @evite @Punchbowl etc. They help with planning potlucks too. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:47:45 +0000 2016 |
| darrylwalter | A8 Good music and drinks go a long way. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:48:07 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A7) Figuring out what to do for each holiday party is easy. I just ask the host unless they have explicitly sent instructions! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:48:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: Also, for any work or social gatherings where people won’t know each other, have name tags! They’re a godsend! Please! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:48:19 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: Tell people what to bring, or what not to bring. Don’t leave it to chance…lest you like getting 14 cheeseballs! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:49:11 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rogue_crayon99 I bet! That’s some crazy traffic in both areas! #ProdChat https://t.co/mKX9amzw16 | Thu Dec 01 01:49:22 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q9: How do you keep from overindulging and giving up on fitness goals during the holiday season? #prodchat https://t.co/8dBtD8OBhU | Thu Dec 01 01:50:00 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | a9 I’m on a careful enough diet it’s no different at the holidays than the rest of the year. I carry emergency stash of almonds, #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:51:14 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A8) Put up anything breakable, LOTS of foods and drinks, and fun games to really bring out the holiday spirit #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:51:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: I have a two drink maximum at all holiday gatherings and a five drink maximum for every week throughout the holiday season. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:51:24 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A9; I must admit I do overindulge and think about fitness again after Christmas. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:51:25 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A9: My veganism saves me alllllll the time! Most desserts that people bring to work aren’t vegan #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:51:31 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A6) Until 2day, I didn’t think about whether or not @randmcnally had an app, but I trust THEM. The Map People since 3rd grade! #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:52:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: I up my indoor fitness activities during the winter months. I need to for my mental health, so that offsets extra eating! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:52:12 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q8: If you’re hosting a holiday gathering, what are some tactics to stay sane? #prodchat https://t.co/tpZbfb6b7B | Thu Dec 01 01:52:22 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A9: “All things in moderation.” – B. Franklin #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:52:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @THEMylesMwamba Good idea to move breakables from reach! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:52:38 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A9 I try not to overdo things because I know there will be leftovers to keep me going for days. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:52:45 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | A9: Oops. “Moderation in all things” – R. Waldo Emerson. #factchecked #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:53:52 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A8) If hosting a holiday gathering, tell folks your preferences (i.e. RULES) w/ the invitation: age limit, BYOB, etc. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:54:24 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A9: I agree with @JKatzaman . If I eat a smaller piece of pie, there is more pie left to enjoy tomorrow and tomorrow… #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:54:36 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: I schedule little treats for myself throughout the holidays–mostly massages to de-stress after holiday travel. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:54:39 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q9: How do you keep from overindulging and giving up on fitness goals during the holiday season? #prodchat https://t.co/8… | Thu Dec 01 01:54:46 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A9 I pray for snow. I’m kidding. A lot can be done indoors, like @rsidneysmith said. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:54:50 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @darrylwalter: A8 Good music and drinks go a long way. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:54:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q10: What’s one thing not yet discussed you can do throughout the holiday season to de-stress and simplify getting… https://t.co/GMeRCT5IZe | Thu Dec 01 01:55:00 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rogue_crayon99: A8 I’ll try my best to make sure I invite the right mix of people to minimize awkwardness and kill the mood… #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:55:22 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @DrFrankBuck: A8: Brainstorm all of the details but then delegate as much of it as you can. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:55:34 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | @rsidneysmith You and me both School is awesome and has an indoor pool- perfect for getting away from the cold! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:55:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ksnow210 Yes, indoor swimming is great year-round! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:56:18 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A10 Just go with the flow and accept that disruption is par for the course during the holidays. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 01:56:37 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A9) Have to stay one step ahead and think about how you want to look in that swimsuit come March #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:56:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A10: If you don’t make time to de-stress and plan for less stress, the holiday season can be overwhelming. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:57:30 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A9) To keep up w/ your fitness goals, learn how to politely say no or be discreet when you throw away bad list or y… https://t.co/zkN4J5akTp | Thu Dec 01 01:57:51 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | A10 Take a moment for yourself. Light a candle, read a book, do yoga. The calm will help offset the crazy. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:57:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A10: As @JKatzaman, don’t beat yourself up too much over the holidays! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:57:58 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: December 7 – “How is Technology Changing Productivity?” Have a great rest of your week, all! https://t.co/hUxI0MDo4G | Thu Dec 01 01:58:00 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @THEMylesMwamba: A8) Put up anything breakable, LOTS of foods and drinks, and fun games to really bring out the holiday spirit #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:58:10 +0000 2016 |
| THEMylesMwamba | A10) Going off the last question I love exercise as a getaway from stress during any part of the year #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:58:35 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | Thanks @rsidneysmith – Great #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:58:53 +0000 2016 |
| macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith thanks, Ray and all. Great chat. have a great week! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:59:01 +0000 2016 |
| darrylwalter | A10 Put things in perspective. It’s the holiday season and don’t forget that. Relax and enjoy. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:59:02 +0000 2016 |
| ArtGelwicks | Great chat as usual, everyone! #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 01:59:24 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | This reminds me…for work potlucks, I ALWAYS brought a dish that I knew I enjoyed – just in case! #ProdChat https://t.co/0RSqRi1Vga | Thu Dec 01 01:59:41 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @ArtGelwicks: A9: “All things in moderation.” – B. Franklin #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 02:00:04 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @harrisonia: This reminds me…for work potlucks, I ALWAYS brought a dish that I knew I enjoyed – just in case! #ProdChat https://t.co/0… | Thu Dec 01 02:00:13 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:01 +0000 2016 |
| gtdpgh | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| w3consulting | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| GTDPhilly | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| gtdnyc | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| focusatwork | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| gtddc | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/zZ8FOq39Yq | Thu Dec 01 02:01:19 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A10 Sleep. It’s really tough to get quality z’s this time of year with so much going on. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 02:01:33 +0000 2016 |
| ksnow210 | Thanks for a great first #prodchat, @rsidneysmith! It was wonderful joining you all. | Thu Dec 01 02:01:45 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A10) Please/serve/treat yourself first. Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Don’t get pressured into overspending. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 02:03:16 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: A10: If you don’t make time to de-stress and plan for less stress, the holiday season can be overwhelming. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 02:03:30 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @JKatzaman: A10 Just go with the flow and accept that disruption is par for the course during the holidays. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 01 02:03:41 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @darrylwalter: A10 Put things in perspective. It’s the holiday season and don’t forget that. Relax and enjoy. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 02:04:04 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @ksnow210: A10 Take a moment for yourself. Light a candle, read a book, do yoga. The calm will help offset the crazy. #prodchat | Thu Dec 01 02:04:16 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Next #ProdChat: December 7 – “How is Technology Changing Productivity?” Have a great rest of your week, all! https://t.co… | Thu Dec 01 02:05:07 +0000 2016 |