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.
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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.
How Many Active Goals Should You Have?
Spread your effort—and your wins—throughout the year
We know we should be setting goals—SMARTER goals, not just resolutions. They’re a staple of personal and professional growth for a reason. Through setting and achieving goals, we can make steady progress towards cultivating the life we want to live. But how many goals should you be working on at once? That’s an interesting question. […]
The Three Kinds of Work that Get In Our Way
Not all work is created equal
We often ask ourselves—out of frustration—why we never get anything done. The truth is, we’re getting more done than we realize. Whether or not it’s the work we want to accomplish is another question.
What is your Win Condition for the Day?
You can win the day without completing every task
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to complete every task to have a productive day. Productivity isn’t all-or-nothing.
How Many Tasks Should You Do in a Day?
The answer may (but shouldn’t) surprise you
Try doing too much today, and you’ll feel like a failure, no matter how much you got done. Don’t do enough, and you won’t conquer the world on schedule. Here’s how to find the sweet spot.
Make it Easier to Check Email by Going Offline
Being connected doesn’t have to mean being inundated
Going offline to process your email is like stopping time. Get to Inbox Zero without interruptions.
Is Something Draining Your Energy and Focus in the Background?
Inbox Zero has little to do with an empty inbox
If you’re doing it right, Inbox Zero will free your mind to focus on more important things.
The 90-10 Fallacy of High Productivity
Don’t be so busy that you don’t get anything done
If we aren’t careful, our quest to get more done will keep us from getting anything meaningful done.