Category: Work

You will likely be paid in one of two ways : salary (a fixed amount of compensation paid at regular intervals) or hourly wage (salary […]

When it comes to productivity hacks , I like two things: tried-and-true classics like the Pomodoro method , and shaking it up with a few […]

After writing about productivity and organization for over a year, I understand better than most that the vast majority of work productivity advice you’ll receive […]

A few months ago, I realized that I was a terrible mess in the mornings. I would snooze my alarm for too long, then jump […]

Not every productivity method is suitable for every person. That’s why there are so many of them , and why you need to take the […]

The Pomodoro Method, named after the tomato-shaped timer its creator used to track his work schedule, is widely considered one of the best methods for […]

My posts about productivity techniques and methods tend to resonate with readers, which makes me happy because I’m sharing something truly useful, but a little […]

There are many ways to create a schedule, from using a pen and planner to using dry erase markers and writing on your watch . […]

I’ve been promoting the concept of time boxing for a while now to better manage your day and be more productive, but the world of […]

You need to keep all your digital information well organized on your devices, but this is easier said than done. Productivity guru Thiago Forte realized […]

There are so many productivity techniques out there, and many of them can seem quite intense. These might involve converting your to-dos into data, creating […]

It’s hard to figure out how to structure your days to be as productive as possible, let alone stick to that routine in the future. […]

No matter what your productivity goals are and what methods you plan to use to get it all done, you’ll still probably start with a […]

Here’s the secret to staying sane even on the busiest of days: multiple Google Chrome profiles. Now I have four. One is tied to my […]

Generally, multitasking makes you worse at everything . There is plenty of scientific research to back this up, and you probably have your own anecdotal […]

Most LinkedIn users are probably familiar with the site’s long-standing offerings, including job postings, a news feed, and congratulating people you once met at a […]

Productivity depends on planning. You need to create the right to-do list , add context and deadlines to it , and find time for deep […]

No matter what method you choose to create your to-do lists , you should add something to them to ensure they are as effective as […]

There are so many productivity books out there, and many of them contain valuable information and advice. But if you really want to be productive, […]

The Getting Things Done (GTD) method has been around for many years and has appeared frequently on productivity blogs and forums since David Allen first […]

Productivity hacks often involve making complex to-do lists every morning and finding a way to engage in “deep work” for extended periods during the day. […]

There is a lot of talk and research about the so-called “laws” of productivity , but even the laws we use to govern other areas […]

Forcing yourself to do deep work (or work focused solely on one task, without any interruptions or distractions) is an important part of productivity, but […]

For many, the key to a productive day is creating a clear to-do list, which is why there are so many elements required to create […]

Keeping a to-do list is an old-fashioned but effective way to stay on top of your daily priorities. You can write this down in a […]

There is a fine line between micromanaging and over-monitoring and controlling enough so that you can do your job well. This line is actually called […]

You hear a lot about working in a “flow state,” but what the hell does that even mean? On the surface it looks like one […]

Known mostly for anonymous reviews of what it’s like to work for a company, Glassdoor really wants to know your name and location. Let’s go […]

Whether you’re in school or at work, a group project can be a double-edged sword. Working independently may be preferable if you are prone to […]

Even if you’ve never heard of the planning fallacy, you’ve probably encountered it. This is the phenomenon in which a person or team underestimates how […]

Hybrid work is all the rage these days, but getting used to working in the office some days and at home (or anywhere) on other […]

Years ago, I saw a tweet that said something like, “You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé.” On the one hand, it […]

Despite how much energy you put into creating the perfect to-do list and being productive, you also need to prioritize downtime and joy . You […]

You know how important it is to prioritize your to-do list, and you’ve probably tried a variety of methods to do so, from the Eisenhower […]

Planning your next steps is important for productivity, but it’s only useful if your plans are well informed. To succeed, you need to understand why […]

You’ve probably heard of the Pareto Principle (perhaps even while reading my tips on how to be more productive or learn more effectively ), but […]

When you take stock of what you’ve accomplished , it’s easy—and understandable—to dwell on what you didn’t do or want to do better. However, you […]

While it’s possible to optimize stress to improve productivity to some extent, too much stress at work can make you less productive and generally more […]

Planning what you’re going to do makes a huge difference to productivity, which is why SMART goals (and their alternatives ) are so popular throughout […]

When you set your daily goals, consider adding “anti-goals” to give you a little boost in your productivity. The idea may be inherently negative, but […]