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Organising time and prioritising tasks in diaries and calendars are two important steps towards getting and staying on top of commitments, according to a leading life coach. Oxford Diaries, a range of products from Hamelin Paperbrands, have been working with Dr Sally Ann Law, a psychologist and lifestyle advisor, to assess and develop the features of its International Timebook and Black n’ Red diaries. Sally Ann’s conclusion was that “the layout of Oxford diaries incorporate best practice methods for achieving a healthy work/life balance.”

“Managing time and stress are two of the most common challenges facing adults today, and are certainly among the most frequently mentioned by my clients,” said Sally Ann Law, Personal and Executive Life Coach. “Some 88% of men and 57% of women work more than 30 hours a week. 16% also work at weekends, while 15% are too tired to go out after a week at work.* It is crucial that we learn to cope with the pressures of juggling a multitude of different, and important, roles and responsibilities so that we can get the best out of our life and our time with family and friends.”

“The Oxford Black n’ Red and International Timebook diaries offer a great, portable solution to organising your life. For instance, the Dual Planning function in the Black n’ Red diaries show the whole month at a glance so that you can plan your work and personal life in one space. The International Timebook has the option of replacing one of the two half-year diaries, with a notebook so that you carry only what you need to an appointment, helping those who are regularly on-the-move to be more organised. In addition, both diaries offer a daily priorities box and Quicknotes™, a post-it style feature to help manage task lists and ensure that deadlines or events such as birthdays are not missed.”

Sophie Brown, Brand Manager, Hamelin Paperbrands said: “Oxford diaries were designed and developed based on research into how people use their diaries**. We worked with focus groups to develop the best page layout to aid the management of time, tasks and projects more effectively. Key insights from the focus groups highlighted a greater need for flexibility and portability in diaries and organisers, particularly for business travellers. In addition, we believe that the features and functionalities of the Timebook and Black n’ Red diaries will help people to balance the demands of work and home better.”

Lightweight and practical, the Timebook is the ultimate accessory for business travellers, while the Black n’ Red diary is ideal for the city professional.

For further information visit www.oxforddiaries.com