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Category Archives: Productivity
Could Indulging A Distraction Actually Make You More Productive At Work?
Productivity gurus say, “Never let distractions get in the way of important work. But maybe that’s not always the right advice. Continue…
Use Your Busywork to Improve Your Important Work
Life is filled with busywork you can’t eliminate. When that’s the case, do it mindfully and with a purposeful system to improve the rest of your work. Continue…
Engineer Your Environment for More Productive Habits
We know friends and family influence our habits. So does the space you work in. For more productive habits, engineer your environment to encourage them. Continue…
Sabbaticals: We Should All Take a Month Off
Sabbaticals make you more productive and motivated. But few people can actually take one. Here are some ideas for mini-sabbaticals you can implement. Continue…
Social Proximity Effect: Your Friends’ Habits Will Become Your Habits
You’ll mirror the habits of the people you spend the most time with. To build good habits, spend more time with people who already practice them. Continue…
Writing Systems: Create Your Best Work Faster
Create a writing system that produces your best work every day. Make writing predictable, higher quality, and less stressful. Continue…
Smart Deadlines Are Set by Someone Else
Setting your own deadlines doesn’t work because it’s too easy to cheat. Smart deadlines—set by someone you trust—can make you more productive. Continue…
Practical Ways to Find Creativity When You’re Feeling Uncreative
Creativity is everywhere. The more you see and appreciate it in different parts of life, the more you’ll implement it in your own. Here are some practical ways to do that. Continue…
Sharpening the Saw: Why Productive People Make Time for Exercise
Research shows a little sweat leads to greater energy, productivity and may even slow the aging of your brain. Productive people prioritize exercise. Continue…