The 5-Minute End-of-Day Ritual
A 5-minute end-of-day ritual can eliminate procrastination by separating planning from doing, making starting tomorrow’s work almost automatic. Most productivity…
Productivity Hacks
Getting Things Done When You Don’t Want To
You’re either being productive (good) or procrastinating (bad). You’re either working on what matters, or you’re wasting time. This black-and-white…
Workflow music to boost your productivity
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a secret that can change how you work. Workflow music doesn’t just sound good. It…
The Start, Continue, Finish Technique
Do you keep pushing daunting tasks to the bottom of your to-do list? Maybe it’s launching a new project, writing…
Decision journaling for increased productivity
It’s easy to operate on autopilot. We float from task to task, decision to decision, without true intention. But what…
Reframe your anxiety to increase performance
I dreaded the telltale of nerves before a big exam or presentation. My heart pounding, sweaty palms, thoughts spiralling into…
Silent breaks for enhanced productivity and well-being
When was the last time you did absolutely nothing? No scrolling, no skimming, no mental chatter. Just pure, uninterrupted stillness.…
The “Right Now” Test
Have you ever found yourself constantly racing from one commitment to the next, wondering how your schedule got so tightly…
How to eat an elephant
I once had a complex work project that I avoided for weeks. It loomed over me, growing more daunting by…
Think Day
I used to view thinking as a passive activity happening in the background while I was busy doing “real” work.…