You’ve finally gotten started on a project that you have been putting aside for a while and you’re entering a flow-state where your focus is optimal. Then, out of nowhere, someone barges into your workspace and interrupts your concentration. Does this sound familiar to you? According to a Read More...
There is no doubt that procrastination is a shallow grave in which life-changing opportunities are buried. Procrastination is the lack of taking action. We often prefer to do something else rather than the tasks that lead to a productive outcome. In simple terms, procrastination is a pause in the Read More...
We all have the same hours in the day, yet how we prioritize our time and energy will dictate our ability to execute tasks efficiently. Working smarter is the ability to be productive and efficient when working toward your goals, rather than looking and feeling busy and out of time. The following Read More...
One explanation for why procrastination can rule our lives and pull us in has to do with a behavioral economics term called “time inconsistency.” Time inconsistency refers to the tendency of the human brain to value immediate rewards more highly than future rewards. When you make plans for Read More...
Even though office spaces are meant for working productively, it doesn’t always feel that way. From the distraction of open office spaces to the constant requests for meetings, actually getting work done isn’t easy. The abundance of choices brought on by technology doesn’t help either. Yes, Read More...
Email was once hailed as the digital tool that would revolutionize our ability to be organized and productive. If you ask us though, it feels like email does just the opposite. Take just a day away from the computer and you’ll often find yourself drowning in a digital ocean of unread mail when Read More...
Who says working 8 hours a day, five days a week is the best way for everyone to work? The fact of the matter is the 8-hour workday is arbitrary, and the structure itself has become a relic of a past time. Science itself would agree that this manner of structuring the work week has become Read More...
Morning routines can be the key to a positive, focused day. While some people start their day with a bit of meditation, others might practice yoga or go for a run. These can all do the trick, but there’s another simple practice you can do that can help you gather your focus: asking yourself two Read More...
For many people, the to-do list provides the foundation for a productive day. Still, there’s a difference between a to-do list that motivates you, and a to-do list that makes you feel uninspired for the day. Here’s how to creatively make a to-do list that works for Read More...
With so many distracting thoughts flowing in and out of our minds, being able to focus in today’s world can be a real challenge. Although it may sound counter-intuitive, a good way to boost your productivity is by regularly interrupting yourself with a soft-sounding alarm throughout the day. Take Read More...