Blog - BAILEY DEBARMORE

should you have a professional Twitter?

2/18/2019

I gave a seminar just last week in my department about professional Twitter. Science communication has expanded to include Twitter, and social media is not longer relegated to personal life.

What's the difference between professional Twitter and non-professional Twitter? It's not a different site, it's just having an account for a different purpose.

Read more to read what I have to say about should you or shouldn't you; key aspects of a professional Twitter; benefits of professional Twitter; and finally - a free download of my guide to setting up your professional Twitter.

Should you have a professional Twitter? | Bailey DeBarmore

avoid distractions when working from home

1/28/2019

Working from home is on the rise, according to the 2017 US Census. From increased work-life flexibility and employee productivity to decreased real estate costs and overhead, remote work (or "telecommuting") offers benefits for both employee and employer.

Whether you're a grad student like me, self-employed working out of a home office, or telecommuting part-time, you've encountered the benefits and the challenges of working home. Challenges like distractions.

In this post we'll talk about several distractions you may be all too familiar with, and how to help nip them in the bud.

Avoid Distractions When Working from Home

how to be a better leader in your start-up business

1/4/2019

How to be a better leader in your start-up business

Why do people start their own business? It’s not easy, and the rewards can come and go. So why do it?

For some, the predictability of a 9 to 5 life doesn’t drive them – they feel unsatisfied and need something more. Perhaps they want more control, or they want to work for themselves. Both feed into the how small business owners do it all – accountant, data entry, HR manager, boss.

day 19: intro to don't break the chain

12/19/2018

Don't Break the Chain - a productivity system #EpiWritingChallenge

The story goes that Brad Isaac, software developer by day and stand-up comic by night, received "his best advice ever from the already-famous comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, at an open mic night."

Discussing the challenge of coming up with new material, "Seinfeld explained his method for success: each January, he hangs a large Year-At-A-Glance calendar on his wall. For every day he wrote new material, he had the exquisite pleasure that can only come from drawing a big red "X" over that day."

day 18: intro to bullet journaling

12/19/2018

Introduction to bullet journaling for personal and work productivity #EpiWritingChallenge

Bullet journaling has hit mainstream – you can spend hours on Pinterest or Instagram oohing and ahhing over gorgeous layouts.

You may have even tried bullet journaling – setting up a layout that works for you, integrating both personal and work tasks together, or perhaps creating 2 separate bullet journals.

Bullet journaling (or BuJo) started off as something official, and some people still adhere to the "rules".

You can subscribe to the www.bulletjournal.com newsletter and get the first 2 chapters of their book for free, plus a reference guide of different symbols.

If the idea of a physical journal makes you break out in cold sweats, they've also developed an app so you can "bridge the gap" when your notebook isn't with you.

Many users have developed "e-templates" to have bullet journals on their tablets, using Evernote or Notability.

Learn about the traditional Bullet Journal Method. *

day 17: intro to GTD and ZTD

12/19/2018

Intro to GTD and ZTD for improving productivity #EpiWritingChallenge

Getting Things Done (GTD) and Zen to Done (ZTD) are closely related.

ZTD was developed in response to GTD - there were some parts of the system that just didn't jive with everyone, so ZTD addresses those.

Let's jump in.

day 16: intro to kanban

12/19/2018

Using kanban for personal productivity #EpiWritingChallenge

Stop starting, start finishing.

The Kanban method developed in manufacturing, and if you search "Kanban card" online you'll find templates for little cards with specific spots for images, directions, serial numbers, etc.

So what use would Kanban be to you?

Team Kanban Board

day 15: making a productivity system

12/19/2018

Making a productivity system #EpiWritingChallenge

In the next few posts, we'll be talking about a several productivity and organization systems, including:

(Click the links to be taken directly to the posts)

Some other planner systems that might appeal to you are the Passion Planner and Planner Pads. We won't be talking about them specifically but you can click through to the links to learn more.

Finally - check out this comprehensive guide on Top Productivity Apps for students, executives, parents, entrepreneurs, and those working from home.

Top Productivity Apps

day 13: remember your why

12/19/2018

Remember your why #EpiWritingChallenge

Why do we write?

To communicate the science.

More immediately, we write for our CV, for our tenure packet, for our career.

But originally, we wrote to communicate the science in a time before email and the Internet.

day 12: holding on to inspiration

12/19/2018

Holding on to inspiration for your writing #EpiWritingChallenge

Halfway through the #EpiWritingChallenge, I flew out to Chicago for a big conference.

While conferences can be overwhelming, they can also be a great source of inspiration.

Listening to new ideas in your field and going to talks a bit outside of your expertise are some of the best ways to spark new ideas.

Today we'll talk about cultivating creativity, and harnessing inspired ideas to increase efficiency and productivity.