time_management – ORGANIZING CREATIVITY

Presentation about Technology as Tool or Trap (in German)

2021-10-11 | Reading time: 1 minute

I recently did a presentation on whether technology is a tool or a trap. It covers Attention Economy, Gamification, Persuasive Technology, Nudging, and Dark Patterns. Unfortunately it's in German, but perhaps it's interesting as well.
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Semi-Auto Bullet Journal

2021-09-19 | Reading time: 1 minute

The digital bullet journal (using Notability) works quite well, I just wish there was a way to add some information automatically.
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Notability Bullet Journal Pages

2021-09-05 | Reading time: Less than a minute

I've been asked multiple times for my pages for a Notability-based Bullet Journal. Okay, here are some pages as Keynote files.
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Strategic Dissertation Time

2021-08-03 | Reading time: 1 minute

If you look at your PhD — how much time do you actually have for it? An inspiration from a Coursera Course.
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A quieter iPad Home Screen

2021-01-17 | Reading time: 4 minutes

Unfortunately, iOS does not allow you to customize your device as you'd like. Fortunately, the Shortcuts app can be used to create custom icons for any application. Which in turn allows you to make the home screen less ... visually noisy.
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A Notability-based Digital Bullet Journal on a Tablet — Best of Both Worlds?

2021-01-06 | Reading time: 14 minutes

If you like to use a bullet journal, but do not like the disadvantages of paper — why not use a tablet and keep a digital handwritten journal. Essentially the best of both worlds. (An idea in progress.)
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Microsoft Word Advanced Search and Replace

2020-08-10 | Reading time: 2 minutes

Word, can't live with it, can't delete it. But if you have to use it, have a closer look at the search and replace feature.
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Ditch the Man Cave, Bring Back the Study

2020-07-25 | Reading time: 1 minute

Just a very interesting meme that is worth thinking about ...
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