Productivity

5 Reasons to Write Down Things You Already Did

The Productivity Joke That's Actually a Good Idea

Ever write down a task after you’ve already done it, just so you can check it off? Of course! We’ve all done it. Here’s why it’s not such a bad idea.

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How to Read When You Don’t Have Time to Read

You can find the time if you know where to look

Audiobooks let you read when you otherwise wouldn’t be able to find the time. They’re one of the few ways we come close to multitasking.

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Clean Out Your Jammed Inbox in 5 Quick Steps

Getting things flowing smoothly again is easier than you think

Is your Inbox backing up? You may be deferring too many decisions. Here are five quick steps to clear out the backlog and get things flowing smoothly again.

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Focus on the Internet You Need with a Dedicated Browser

Increase Your Focus and Productivity By Accessing Only the Internet You Need

Web apps are useful, but they can open you up to a universe of distractions. Load just the Internet that you need with a custom desktop app.

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41 Things to Do at Work Before You Go On Vacation

How to Leave Work at Work, Enjoy Your Time Off, and Come Back Fresh

We’re so connect now that it can be hard to leave work at work when we go on vacation. Here are 41 things you can do to leave work at work, enjoy your vacation, and start off on the right foot when you get back.

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Capturing Life with a Daily Record

Nothing is too Small to Capture

A daily record captures how you spent your day. It’s the third leg of the stool for your daily plan.

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Keep Email Out of Your Inbox

Four Tips to Make It Easier to Get to Inbox Zero

Getting to Inbox Zero can feel like you’re shoveling the sidewalk while it’s still snowing. Here’s a four-part approach to tame your inbox before you even check your mail.

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Buy Back Some Margin

A Few Bucks a Month Can Go a Long Way

Are you running out of free time trying to save a dollar? Here are four ways you can reclaim some margin in your life for just a few bucks a month.

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Search Paper Books with Google Books

How to Find Information Hiding in Your Paper Books

Paper books aren’t going away any time soon. Here’s how you can use Google Books to make them as searchable as their digital counterparts.

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Logging the OmniFocus Tasks You Did Today

Use TextExpander to Summarize Your Accomplishments

Tracking what you’ve done is important for long-term results. Here’s a TextExpander macro to summarize the OmniFocus tasks you completed today.

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