lemme save you some time


Nothing drives me more nuts than the little things that slow you down.

Like when I discovered this week in the middle of a design deadline that my keyboard shortcuts weren't working.

I've been a web designer for almost 2 decades - these quick keys are ingrained in my head. Losing them meant I was moving at turtle pace.

After a protracted youtube search, I discovered the fix. Turns out when I set up my new computer the other week I needed to change a system preference to turn on my function keys.

Finding the answer to these little time sucks can derail your whole day.

Which is why I wanted to share three of my favorite free time saving sites with you.

  1. wetransfer.com​ - share huge files
    Most email accounts have a limit as to what size files you can send. Often I’ll have a client who just needs to send something (like a powerpoint presentation) to someone. With Wetransfer you just click, upload and send. Also great for sharing large photo or video files.
  2. cloudconvert.com - quick file conversion
    Got an audio file from your phone that you want to make into an .mp3? Or did someone send you a random file that you need to turn into a pdf? This site is about to make your life a whole lot easier.
  3. snipboard.io - share screenshots as links
    This is a new one I discovered recently when dealing with a tech support issue. I needed to send a screenshot to the support person, but the little chat window didn’t give me the option to upload anything. You can create a screenshot (or upload an image) with this site and generate a link to share with others. Great for explaining problems or showing settings to someone.

I'm just a little bit obsessed with how I can best use my time - so I can spend less of it on the grunt work and more on the fun bits.

If you're looking to get out of time stress and turn the clock from your enemy into your friend, join me this month inside Time Genius, the live virtual experience from Marie Forleo.

As a mentor coach inside the program, I can attest to the immediate shifts in students who finally drop distracting time management habits, clarify their priorities and end procrastination.

And best of all, this isn't a long drawn-out course that's going to take you months to get through. The quick-win format allows you take in content and take decisive action. Get the proven tools and smart strategies to get out of overwhelm and take back your time.

For more info on the program and my special bonuses (including a 1:1 custom consult call) click here.

you've got this,
Michelle

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