Tag: Productivity
5 More Google Reader Tricks and Tools
When I asked if you still use an RSS reader, a huge number of you savvy folks flocked to the site to say yes, you do. And the comments show that Google Reader is the clear winner when it comes to RSS readers. As a result, I’ve written another installmentRead More
Do You Get More Done Working Alone or Around Others?
The idea of working all alone seems pretty tempting: nothing to distract your thinking process, no stress from the jerk on the cell phone. Just quiet. Too quiet. Sometimes my mind gets distracted by the silence – I find myself wondering where everyone is. So, like some other people whoRead More
Are You Truly Being Productive?
When you’re a productivity hound, you’re nearly considered a hero. You’re praised for your ability to do a ton of work in a day, and your productivity is exalted. There’s a problem with being productive, though. Productivity is quantity-based, not quality-based. This means its purpose is simply to get thingsRead More
Do You Have an Email Routine?
You open your inbox for the first time in the day and there are 98 new messages; they’re from mom and dad, clients, that friend from high school who just found you on Facebook, a few stray spam messages and so on. Even if you spend an average of justRead More
Fast Cooking: Boost Your Kitchen Productivity
Increasing your productivity in the kitchen is something we can all use, especially if we have a family to feed. A boost in productivity will especially be helpful to working mothers who cook for their families, due to the scarcity of time that they have allotted to preparing dinner eachRead More
Lowering Carbon Footprint, Increasing Productivity: From Paper to iPad
I’ve been a big proponent of using paper to plan out projects as well as tasks, but since picking up an iPad I’ve been shifting back into electronic organization. I still love having a pen and paper handy, but I’m starting to find that with the right tools in playRead More
Monotasking: Focus on One Thing at a Time
No matter how much you have piled up on your desk, and regardless of how bad-ass a multitasker you are, you can only do one thing at a time. Remembering this is one sure-fire way to increase your productivity, ease your mental load and knock things off your to-do listRead More
The Value of Workmates: Do You Need a Work Buddy?
I came across this interesting article a few days back discussing how to get more done with a work buddy and how he or she can help you stay on track. I agree with most of the points mentioned, especially the one about collaboration. I have found that when IRead More