"Let's start at the very beginning. A very good place to start."

It was Fraulein Maria in The Sound of Music who said that, well, actually she sang it. It's also the first line of the song she uses to teach the Von Trap children how to sing. Knowing the basics are essential to eventually mastering any craft, whether it's learning your Do-Rae-Me's or how to be more productive.

Do you constantly wonder where all your time goes? Has the saying "there are just not enough hours in the day" become your personal motto?

Being mindful of how you spend your hours at work is important. Taking note and tracking where you're spending your time is key in order to see where potential problems may be hiding.

So, let's start at the very beginning and look at ways to keep tabs on your time. It's the first step towards making a positive change to your productivity.