It’s really interesting how a useful productivity tool like OfficeTime can fit into a wide variety of time management programs and philosophies. So many people are afraid of using these tools and the result is usually more chaos and disorganization. In this article by Daniel Levitin, he gives some “real world” examples about how anyone can slowly start to integrate priorities into their life. I think one of the absolute best ways to start though, is to learn how to say “No” sometimes. Once you have got that in hand, it will leave you with more quality level things to do and you will accomplish more that matters in your day. As Daniel says: “I want to emphasize: I’m not talking about organizing your time to the point that you become a Spock-like automaton or Lieutenant Commander Data automaton”. The thinking is that when you filter out unnecessary obligations and time consuming tasks, you are freeing up neural resources. Also important, as noted in the article, managing your time frees up time for relaxation and purely enjoyable and creative activities.