How to Organize your iPhone’s Home Screen by Task
Think of what you want to do, not how you’ll do it
Folders is one way to organize apps on your iOS home screen. Shortcuts give you a way to organize tasks on your home screen.
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Why You Need a Someday/Maybe List
Don’t Let Someday Distract You From Today
A Someday/Maybe list is a place to store ideas until their time has come (or not).
How to Create an OmniFocus Project Using OmniJS
So much faster I thought it hadn’t worked
Here’s a script to create a new OmniFocus project using OmniJS. Feel free to use it as a starting point for your own scripts.
How to Create OmniFocus Projects with TaskPaper and JavaScript for Automation
A Little Automation Goes a Long Way
TaskPaper is a great format for copying and pasting tasks and projects between OmniFocus and other apps. You can also use it with Shortcuts to create dynamic projects on iOS. I’ve been scripting OmniFocus for years now. It lets me add my own features to OmniFocus. But I’ve fallen into the same trap into which […]
How to Send a Push Notification from Terminal
Let your Mac notify your iPhone or Apple Watch when it’s ready for you
Here’s how to send a push notification to your iPhone from the Terminal in macOS. Instead of waiting for a long job to finish, let your Mac notify you.
How to Stop Procrastinating in One Easy Step
Get more done by putting less on your list—for now
Having trouble with procrastination? Try putting just that task on your list—just that one—until after you’ve finished it.
How to be Productive Working from Home
Make the home office more productive than the corporate office
Moving from the corporate office to a home office can be difficult. Here are some tips to make a successful transition.
5 Mistakes That Will Keep You Spinning Your Wheels
What to do when you just can’t get any traction
Without traction, your car is going to sit there, slide uncontrollably, or possible get completely stuck. Here are five reasons why your goals might be just as stuck, despite all the work you’re doing.
Why I Love the Manta Sleep Mask
Effective, Comfortable, and Stylish
The Manta Sleep Mask is the best sleep mask I’ve ever owned. Here’s why.
How to Automate Your Work Without Programming
10 Low-Tech Ways Anyone can Invest in their Future Productivity
When we think of automating what we do, we tend to think of highly technical solutions that require a degree in Computer Science to set up (and break easily). Fortunately, effective automation can come from a low-tech solution anyone can apply.