Tag: Productivity
How To Achieve A State Of Flow
Being in a state of flow is something many of us strive to achieve. It’s a key element in becoming more productive. But what is flow? Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person in an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, fullRead More
Get-It-Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More: Book Drops Tomorrow!
For those that like their productivity advice with a dash of humor on the side, Stever Robbins (best known as the Get-It-Done Guy) has been at it for years. Whether you regularly visit his site or listen to his brief – but informative – podcasts, he delivers the goods withRead More
Go Home Lassie: Are Pets at Work a Bad Idea?
What if Lassie came to work with you? She’d fetch coffee, protect you from baddies, and of course, let you know when little Timmy is trapped down in corporate accounts payable. But jokes aside, are pets helpful in office environments? It’s very clear that pets reduce stress and improve health.Read More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #2: Enameled Lemon Squeezer
In an earlier article, I touched upon productive kitchen gadget #1, which was the microplane. In my house, we love kitchen gadgets. There are so many products out there that have sprung up in recent years that can really add to your productivity in the kitchen. It is in thisRead More
Does Value-Based Compensation Increase Productivity?
Within the model of value-based compensation, you are rewarded strictly for results. The amount of hours spent or the degree of effort is irrelevant; you are paid only for tangible, measurable value produced, regardless of the duration or difficulty of the work. For those used to a predictable hourly wage,Read More
The Ultimate Collection of Productivity & Office Software for Mac
This post is for all you workaholics who use a Mac for your full-time career. From to-do lists and digital clutter organizers to word processors and time trackers, we’ve compiled a list of all the applications you’ll need to stay productive and efficient at work. Below you’ll find over 100 free andRead More
Should Speed Reading Techniques Be Taught in School?
I picked up a teach yourself book at a friend’s today about speed reading. It states that with speed reading one can maximize their time and improve their reading efficiency. I’ve never met people who speed read but it seems like such a good idea. If we all could speed read we would beRead More
10 Life-Changing Benefits of the Internet Age
It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Actually, I am old enough to do just that. But it is amazing the effect that the internet has had on our lives. Believe it or not, there are still many people who don’t even own a PC – but thatRead More