Category: Work

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 […]

We have become a nation of job hustlers. These days, people stay in a job for an average of just over four years , and […]

SMART goals are a useful way to turn your ideas and goals into actionable plans, but if you work in a large team or need […]

Current job seekers have access to an unprecedented array of programs, platforms and other online tools designed to make the tedious and time-consuming task of […]

Managing your time throughout the day is key to achieving everything, but it’s easier said than done. Try the POSEC method, which reflects Maslow’s famous […]

Some of our greatest metaphors involve pickles. Nicki Minaj made the case for asserting herself as a woman in a male-dominated industry in 2010 when […]

Many great productivity techniques come from the world of Japanese manufacturing. 5S techniques help you keep your workspace clean so you can get more done, […]

A popular productivity technique encourages you to start your day by ” eating the frog “—that is, tackling the day’s biggest, most important task first, […]

According to a new report from LinkedIn , some of the most in-demand job skills in 2024 will be so-called “people skills,” which are becoming […]

In recent conversations with recruiters, I’ve noticed a new theme in what they look for in a resume: the inclusion of so-called “soft skills.” While […]

An important component of productivity is prioritizing your daily responsibilities, which is why to-do lists are so important. I usually suggest using the Eisenhower Matrix […]

All the productivity hacks in the world won’t help you get things done if you don’t remember what you need to do. I say this […]

If you’re looking for a job, chances are you’ve updated your resume. But even if you don’t look, you should still do an annual overhaul. […]

Your personal productivity may depend on your unique needs, personality, and circumstances, but there are still general “laws” governing time management and productivity potential that […]

How you manage and use your time each day is just as important to productivity as the work you actually do. You have to be […]

To do deep work , you need to focus on one task, and to focus, you need to avoid distractions. This is a fairly intuitive […]

The Pomodoro Technique is a superstar in the world of productivity techniques because its premise—that you work hard for 25 minutes and then reward yourself […]

One of the best ways to maximize your productivity is to plan ahead what you need to do, which you can do through a brain […]

Have you ever woken up and felt immediate dread because the day ahead is so busy ? This happens to me all the time , […]

Are you currently working remotely? Take a second to assess your situation. Are you curled up on the couch, sitting in a hard dining chair, […]

If you’ve ever sent an email and then realized it was missing key details, contained too many details, or was too emotional, you’ve probably longed […]

When you think of “hour of power” you might think of a drinking game, but what we’re about to discuss is kind of the opposite […]

If you’re looking to try a more organized approach to achieving your goals in the coming year, try this monthly schedule designed to both set […]

Bad bosses or managers who regularly disappoint you are common. This disappointment you experience may vary. Perhaps you crave mentorship and feel ignored, or you […]

If you feel the need to work even after you technically have no work hours, you’re not alone. But did you know that people in […]

The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to make sure you’re taking full advantage of your employees before time runs […]

When you get your first office job, you learn a whole new language. Suddenly you’re aware of your team’s ‘workflow’, you have to declare whether […]

If you learned one lesson from last year’s ” quiet smoking ” craze, I hope it was this: do the job you’re paid to do, […]

Being judged poorly at work is just awful. It’s like trouble at school, only everyone involved is an adult and the stakes are higher because […]

Many of the most popular productivity techniques only really work if you know how long each task will take you: time boxing , the Eisenhower […]

Whether you’re working on a formal report or a regular business email, everything you write will be read by someone else, and that means it […]

You need to use the DRY principle to be more productive. This doesn’t mean your work is too wet; it’s too repetitive. DRY stands for […]

If you want to be more productive, you should go with someone who has below average productivity. Finance blogs constantly interview modern executives about their […]

Earlier this year, I shared a new vision for Lifehacker, as well as a lofty personal goal: to provide our site with the most informative […]

Your resume will help you get the job, but in interviews you can show who you are and what makes you stand out from the […]