productivity

Four Tips for Springing into Daylight Saving Time

Losing an hour of sleep is never easy

Starting Daylight Saving Time is the harder transition to make. Here are four tips to take losing an hour of sleep in stride.

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It’s Not Really Multitasking

The top job requirement you’re actually terrible at

It’s one of the most common skills listed in job descriptions, but no one is good at it.

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An OmniFocus Create Task Bookmarklet

Create a task with the current URL

I often find myself needing to come back to a page later. I used to just leave the page open in another tab, but that can quickly get out of hand. Then I tried adding the pages to Pocket, but they would get lost with the articles I just wanted to read later. I wanted […]

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The Convenience of Digital Books

The best book is the one you can open anywhere

With digital books, you’ll always have something good to read on hand. Technology is making books more portable and capable. It’s never been easier to learn.

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Do More by Doing Less

You can’t create a meaningful impact if you’re spread too thin

Try taking on too much, and you won’t get anything done. Here are five ways to increase your productivity by doing less.

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Schrödinger’s Cat and Incoming Email

What’s Lurking in Your Inbox?

Email in your inbox could be anything. Get rid of the uncertainty by getting it out of your inbox and into your planning system, where you can track it for what it is.

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8 Ways to Increase Productivity in the Shower

Be Ready When Inspiration Strikes

Taking a shower should be one of your critical tasks for the day. Here are eight tips for keeping your productivity up when the water’s on.

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8 Tips and Tools for Forgetful Productivity

Get more done and think less about it

Forgetting is good as long as you remember at the right time. Here are eight tips to free up your brain until it’s time to get things done.

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Forgetting Everything You Need to Do

Six principles for getting more done with less stress

My goal is to forget about everything I have to do as soon as I learn I need to do it. It’s an ambitious goal. Audacious, even. I work hard at it. You should, too.

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