How to Set Up ABC Planning in OmniFocus 3
Finally
Three new features come together to let you do ABC planning in OmniFocus 3.
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How to Take a Ruthless Look Back at Your Week
Are you working or shirking your plan?
There are two reasons a plan can fail. Here’s a simple tip that will let you know which it was.
The Best Start to Your Day is a Running Start
Do your most important task fourth thing in the morning
One of the most popular recommendations in productivity might be completely wrong. If you’re getting stuck staring down your biggest rock for the day, try not putting it first.
5 Hacks to Make Your Desktop More Useful
Keep a constant reminder just a keystroke away
Your computer’s desktop is a constant backdrop as you work. Why not let it help bring your productivity to the foreground?
Why You Don’t Need New Stuff to Be More Successful
The Gearing Up Fallacy
You probably have everything you need to be successful. You just need to stop looking for magic feathers.
How To Set Yourself Up For A Miserable Day
Do not try this at home. Or at work
Good productivity skills are hard to master, but the alternative is even worse. Here are some sure-fire ways to have a miserable day.
Is Productivity Just a Thing You Do at Work?
And just what is “productivity”, anyway?
We tend to think of productivity as something that we do at work, or something that is most applicable to work. What about the two-thirds of our lives we spend away from work?
Should You Use Your Apple Watch in the Shower?
Is “just in case” worth the risk?
You can wear your Apple Watch (series 2 or later) in the shower, if you must. Here are some best practices to keep it squeaky clean.
How to Find the Problems that are Really Holding You Back
Some inefficiencies waste more of our potential than others
We don’t work in a vacuum. Some of the inefficiencies we don’t allow for can really lower our potential—our capacity to do work. Make sure you’re fixing the right things.
6 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
All sleep is not created equal
Sleep is precious, but we tend to not prioritize it. Here are some quick changes you can make to improve the quality of your sleep.