If you find yourself repeatedly thinking: 'I just need to remember to...' ...it might be time to get it out of your head and into a system. That doesn't necessarily mean complicated software. It could be as simple as: A checklist A recurring calendar reminder (I use these a lot) A straightforward task list A documented process (SOPs are so useful) A shared task tracker Your memory is certainly very useful, but it shouldn't be your only system. What's one thing in your working

#AuroraHandyHint Here’s an Excel/Google Sheets conditional format tip that highlights things needing your attention. In this scenario we’ll use conditional formatting to highlight any client row where the ‘Last contacted’ date is older than 30 days. Excel: Select the range of date cells you want to format. Go to Home > Conditional Formatting > New Rule. Select ‘Use a formula to determine which cells to format’. Enter a formula like =(TODAY()-A1)>=n, replacing A1 with the firs

#AuroraHandyHint Have you ever tried to draw a circle in Word or Google Docs and ended up with something that looks more like an egg? Here’s the simplest way to get a perfect circle every time. Microsoft Word Go to Insert Select Shapes Choose Oval Click your mouse onto the page where you want the circle Hold the SHIFT key and move your mouse top left to bottom right until you have the size of circle you need Keep holding the SHIFT key while drawing – this locks the height