Do you really save time shopping online? I need new sneakers but am overwhelmed by all the choices and think that in a real store I would choose more quickly. -Shoeless in Santa Barbara

Dear Juli,

Which files and records do I really need to keep? And for how long? ~ Buried in paper that I probably don’t need

Innovative technology is making it easier and faster for most people to take care of daily tasks. Here are a few examples that are pretty simple for most people to employ.

With the change of the seasons, many feel the need (and rightfully so) to engage in some sort of spring cleaning, and it’s a good idea after the hibernation of winter months. This is a great time to assess what you have used over the course of the past year, and what sat around gathering dust and taking up valuable space that could be used for something more useful.

I’m a crafter. I have so much stuff I don’t know how to manage all of it. There are lots of little pieces of papers and ribbons and fabrics. I want to keep it all because it could be useful. How do I manage all of this?

I am planning to move and the thought of all that I need to do is so overwhelming that I am nearly paralyzed in moving forward. Can you give me some ideas on how to go about it?

Recently, a client I coach was doing quite well using the time and task management system we had set up for him. It was paper, with a page per day, and calendar pages in the front of the binder as well. It was working fine, until it became too familiar.

This time of year I get overwhelmed by the events that take place, such as Mother’s day, Father’s Day, and graduation, not to mention my mom’s birthday, my daughter’s birthday, and assorted friends’ birthdays. Any suggestion for keeping track of dates like this, which I rarely seem to acknowledge, and remembering to send cards?

This time of year, many people are starting to get ready for their summer traveling, and not a moment too soon, especially if your journeys will take you out of the country.

The final day and hours before a trip can be stressful. Particularly unnerving for some is knowing that you must catch a plane or meet others by a certain time. So do yourself a favor by planning ahead and avoiding procrastination.