The prevailing wisdom has always been clear: success = hard work + long hours. Want to write a book, start a business, get in the best shape of your life? Then buckle up and get ready to toil without ceasing. Breaks are for the weak and unmotivated. But what if our work-till-you-drop cultural ethos has… Mehr lesen "The power of planned breaks for your productivity
Do you feel overwhelmed by piles of papers, bills, and to-dos? You’re not alone. Many struggle to stay on top of life’s endless paperwork and tasks. But a simple solution can bring order to the chaos: The Sunday Basket. This game-changing system, created by professional organizer Lisa Woodruff, has helped thousands of people reclaim their… Mehr lesen "Das Sonntagskorb-Organisationssystem
Around 20 years ago, I felt like an unproductive, lazy bum in my work as a knowledge worker. Emails piled up, deadlines whooshed by, and my general motto in life was “I’ll do it tomorrow.” It was a never-ending cycle of procrastination and guilt, a vicious loop I couldn’t break free from, no matter how… Mehr lesen "Confessions of a productivity junkie
As someone who has long grappled with productivity challenges, I was intrigued when I first discovered Cal Newport and his unique approach to crafting a focused, meaningful life. Newport, a computer science professor and author of books like Deep Work and Slow Productivity, has developed a comprehensive productivity system that goes beyond simple hacks and… Mehr lesen "Aligning Values, Productivity and Discipline for a Deep Life
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of daily decisions you face. From prioritizing tasks to managing complex projects, the choices seem endless. In fact, research has shown that the average person makes an astonishing 35,000 decisions every single day. And when it comes to food alone, we make around 200 judgments daily.… Mehr lesen "The art of simplifying your decisions: A guide to mental clarity
Do you spend hours scrolling through social media, news, and entertainment, only to feel empty and unfulfilled? Here’s a simple but powerful habit that improved my life: create something before you consume anything. What does it mean to create something before you consume anything? It means that before you reach for your phone, laptop, or… Mehr lesen "Create something before you consume anything
