productivity

Are You a Procrastinator? [video]

June 3, 2022 by Allison Johs

Are you a procrastinator? Do you have some items that just sit on your to-do list forever and you just never get around to them? Yesterday I was doing a presentation on productivity and one of the attendees said to me, “What do I do when I have tasks that I procrastinate on because I have anxiety about them, I’m concerned that I won’t be able to do them well, or they’re just tasks that I hate doing or tasks that I find boring?” I have a couple of strategies that might help you if you’re in any of these situations, and I’m sure all three of these are familiar probably to all …

How Do Habits Affect Your Productivity? [video]

May 18, 2022May 1, 2022 by Allison Johs

Did you know that about 40% of our daily life is shaped by our habits? Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about habits, and that statistic comes from author Gretchen Rubin. Watch the video below (or scroll down to read) to learn how habits affect productivity. If you have seen many of my previous videos, …

Are You a Control Freak?

May 1, 2022 by Allison Johs

Are you a control freak? Are you overwhelmed with work because you think you are the only one who can do everything, and do it right? As lawyers, we are perfectionists – we’re over-achievers, so if this sounds like you, you’re not alone. But you’re doing yourself, your staff, and your clients a disservice. And …

Do You Have a Don’t Do List? [video]

March 25, 2022 by Allison Johs

Do you have a don’t do list? What the heck is a “don’t do list?” Find out in this video – or scroll down to read more. A don’t do list is the opposite of a to-do list. A to-do list contains all of the items or tasks you want to complete – all of …

Three Ways to Sabotage Time-Blocking [Video]

March 25, 2022 by Allison Johs

Hi, I’m Allison Johs, President of Legal Ease Consulting, where I help lawyers create more productive, more profitable, and more enjoyable law practices. In my last video, I talked about using a technique called time blocking to schedule time on your calendar to get important work done. I have found time blocking to be effective …

Break Down Projects to Get Things Done [video]

May 18, 2022February 2, 2022 by Allison Johs

“Yard by yard, life is hard, but inch by inch, life’s a cinch.” I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before. But it’s a good reminder that when we focus on only one thing at a time, it’s much easier to see our progress and to stay motivated to keep going. Watch this short video or …

Block Time to Get Work Done [video]

July 29, 2022January 30, 2022 by Allison Johs

Is your to-do list out of control? The tool that comes to my rescue is my calendar. In this video, I talk to you about using your calendar effectively to make sure you get the most important things done. (Or to continue reading, just scroll down). This time of year, your to-do list can get …

2021 Tech Summit – NYSBA

December 7, 2021 by Allison Johs

I will be presenting two programs as part of this year’s Tech Summit with the New York State Br Association, both on Day 2 of the Summit (December 8, 2021) – Using Tech to Manage Your Time and Control Your Calendar Learn Outlook-specific strategies for many of the most common productivity needs of busy legal …

Using Color to Manage Your Outlook Calendar and Email

September 18, 2021 by Allison Johs

Are you a visual person? If so, today’s productivity tip is for you! Color coding important appointments and email messages in Outlook to help you manage your calendar and that mountain of email messages we all receive every day. Watch the video, or scroll down to read more. I don’t know about you, but when …

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Are You a Good Multi-tasker?

September 17, 2021 by Allison Johs

Actually, there’s no such thing as multi-tasking. Author Dave Crenshaw, in his book, The Myth of Multi-tasking, says that (with very few exceptions) you really can’t perform two separate tasks at the same time. What you are really doing when you think you’re “multi-tasking” is switchtasking – you’re rapidly switching back and forth between two …

Getting through the Day – Time Management Skills for Lawyers

August 9, 2021 by Allison Johs

Juggling a multitude of daily responsibilities can be difficult for lawyers at any stage of their careers, whether young lawyers who are new to the practice or seasoned veterans with many years of practice under their belt. This webinar will cover some of the most common (and most difficult) time management issues lawyers face, including …

Secret Weapon for Marketing Content

August 6, 2021July 16, 2021 by Allison Johs

Do you want to know the secret to creating a consistent stream of content for your marketing? My clients tell me that one of their major obstacles to marketing is time – they just don’t think they have the time to do everything they would like to do to market their practice. Between social media, …

Overwhelmed? Focus on Just One Thing

February 19, 2021 by Allison Johs

Between pandemics, and elections and riots and crazy ice storms, there’s a lot to be stressed about these days, and it can be hard to get in a productive mood and stay focused. I’ve been doing a series of videos on motivation, and how to pull yourself out of a funk if you’re just not …

Get Motivated in 15 Minutes or Less

August 3, 2022February 2, 2021 by Allison Johs

What do you do when you need to get something done, but you’re just not feeling it? Hi, I’m Allison Shields Johs, President of Legal Ease Consulting, where I help lawyers create more productive, more profitable, and more enjoyable law practices. In my last video, I suggested that you shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling motivated …