Category: Productivity
What is Personal Productivity?
If you asked several people what personal productivity meant to them you would probably receive a different definition of the term from each individual. Some might say personal productivity is getting more stuff finished in a timely manner. Some would tell you that personal productivity is setting goals and accomplishingRead More
The Ultimate Task Timer Guide
I think the most common thing you’ll find in productivity articles is the suggestion that you should time your tasks. Then they go a step further and suggest use a timer. A timer helps you figure out the exact time you spend on different tasks. Most of the time weRead More
5 Beliefs That Hinder Your Organizational Skills
For years I struggled with my work and office organizational skills. I stumbled over core beliefs that constantly stood between my organizational goals and reality. I was overloaded by a cluttered desk, an overflowing inbox, and the relentless ringing of my telephone. How was I supposed to become an organizedRead More
Favorite Quotes on Productivity: Ben Franklin, Paul J. Meyer and More
I’m a collector of funny or inspirational quotes. They’re great for tweeting or motivating, and as a writer, I appreciate other people’s ability to sum up key messages in as few words as possible. For a long time, I had the following quote by James Thurber scribbled on my whiteboard:Read More
Does Multitasking Really Work?
Picture it: It’s Tuesday morning. You’re at your desk reading and replying to emails, participating in a conference call and looking over the report you need for that afternoon’s department meeting. While you’re focused on those tasks, your boss stops by and says he needs a summary of the newRead More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #4: Food Processor
For those of you out there who like fresh produce, there is one kitchen gadget that you should not be without. That gadget is the food processor. If you grow your own vegetables, and end up having a bumper crop, the last thing you want to do is waste anyRead More
Balancing Work Priorities as an Entrepreneur
We sometimes view entrepreneurs as those born with creative genius or great business acumen, that are able to somehow magically transform their business idea into a successful and profitable venture. However, as evidenced in a report, “Makings of a Successful Entrepreneur,” published by the Kauffman Foundation (November 2009), one factorRead More
How to Improve Concentration with 50-Minute Focus Sessions
Earlier this summer, The Wealthy Freelancer introduced me to the idea of a 50 minute focus, which is a great way to learn how to improve concentration for better productivity. It’s a simple concept: spend 50 minutes intensively focused on one task, then you give yourself a 20 break andRead More