Category: Productivity
How to Use Mind Maps for Managing Ideas
I’ve recently started using mind mapping software for managing ideas. Mind maps are graphical representations of outlines. The advantage over a traditional outline is that you can connect related topics. It’s also easier for some visually oriented people to review. Like I said, I use it plan ideas. I startRead More
5 Tips to Increase Brain Power
The human brain is said to be the most advanced and capable machine. After all, it’s humans who created super computers, isn’t it? That said, your brain needs a bit of oiling if you want to keep it healthy and deliver a better performance. Here are five tips to increaseRead More
Why I Stick to Pen and Paper for Goals and Tasks
Technology is great…but I sure do like pen and paper – as I mentioned to one of our readers who asked me what I use to keep track of things. For one thing, I remember things better when I write them down by hand; it’s as if my hand keepsRead More
Blogging Advice for More Prolific Writing
Like in any other trade, there are certain methods and tricks a blogger could follow to blog more productively and efficiently. Here are six quick nuggets of blogging advice to increase your writing output. 1. Writing tools Since 70-80% of blogging is creating content, a blogger needs to know howRead More
7 Reasons to Switch to the Dvorak Keyboard Layout
“Something’s wrong with your keyboard,” a friend borrowing my laptop would say. “When I type, all that comes out is gibberish!” “Nothing’s wrong with my keyboard,” I would reply with a grin. “It’s the layout on your keyboard that’s wrong!”
How to Stay Productive When the Internet Is Down
The Internet went down this morning at the home office. If I were in a deadline situation, I would have packed the laptop into the car and headed for the nearest caffeinated wifi hot spot. But I was under no pressure this morning and had hope the Internet downtime wouldRead More
The 5 Best Start Page Services to Start Your Morning
A start page, or “startpage”, is meant to give you access to all those sites and tools you start your day with, on a single page. Startpages ensure that you don’t have to open several tabs and windows for email, news, important websites etc. You’ve got everything right there inRead More