New Year's Resolution: Getting Organized in the 2017

Based on Google searches, getting organized is the second most popular New Year's resolution for 2017 (Source: NBC).

Here are some tips to help you get more organized this year:

Gmail

Use labels to organize your email messages (see video) and create filters to automatically label and archive emails based on rules you set (see video).

Calendar

Use Calendar Reminders to manage your "to do" items. Creating reminders is similar to creating events on the calendar. You can set a reminder for a certain date, but if you don't get it done, it will automatically carry forward to the next day until you mark it as done.  Click here for more details: video | print directions.

Google Drive

Use folders and naming conventions to keep your Drive organized (see video and step-by-step guide).

Google Keep

Use Google Keep in lieu of post-it-notes and checklists (see video). You can even share your notes and checklists with collaborators. Use the Google Keep App on your phone to stay organized on the go.