A simple activity to define your work priorities
To define your work priorities, write down your top 25 career goals, and choose the five that are most important to you. Look at…
Here’s how to check your email more productively
Research shows that people who batch their email are no more productive than those who receive email notifications throughout the day. Frequent email checkers…
You’re distracted more often than you think
Research shows you're distracted every 40 seconds when working in front of a computer connected to the internet. This makes taming distractions and interruptions…
Can’t focus when you write? Download this app now
Cold Turkey Writer is an app that forces you to write. It takes over your computer until you reach a pre-specified word count or…
Why you should try to accomplish only 3 things this New Year
This New Year, choose three main goals you want to accomplish—both in your work and home life. Three may seem like a small number,…
Constantly distracted? Buy a second distractions device
If you find yourself constantly interrupted by email and social notifications, consider buying a second computer or tablet to use solely as a distraction…
If the American election is bumming you out, you’re not alone
According to the American Psychological Association, more than 50% of Americans are stressed because of this year's election. Luckily, the same survey found that…
The art of doing one thing at a time
Doing just one thing at a time helps you remember more, get more done in less time, de-stress, bring more attention to your work,…
How the internet destroys your productivity
The internet is probably essential and integral to your work. But the research shows that it usually leads you to get less done. When…
Donald Trump’s run for president can actually teach us a lot about productivity
According to psychologist and author Shawn Achor, "noise" has four characteristics: it's unusable, untimely, hypothetical, and distracting from your goals. It's worth making an…