Articles
Recent Picks
I’ve written hundreds of articles (with no ads) to help to you manage your
time, attention, energy, and more. Here are a few of my favorite recent ones!
- How to Calm Your Mind is out now!
- You can now preorder my next book, How to Calm Your Mind!
- My website just got a whole lot better
- For optimal productivity, be on break for 20-25% of the workday
Podcasts
Time & Attention Podcast
Becoming Better is a podcast dedicated to making you a better human being.
- Podcast: My chat with Cal Newport about email
- Podcast: The three transitions we go through as a couple
- Podcast: Using a flip phone for a month
- Podcast: 100 podcast episodes (and counting)!
How to Calm Your Mind
Tame Anxiety and Overcome Burnout—While Saving Time
My third book, How to Calm Your Mind, is a treasure trove of practical, science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind.
Hyperfocus
Learn how to be more productive in a world of distraction
My second book, Hyperfocus: How to be More Productive in a World of Distraction, provides a fresh angle on how to do more with less. It serves as a practical guide to managing your attention – the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life.
The Productivity Project
Accomplish More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy
Nearly all of us want to be more productive, but finding the method that works for you among the hundreds and hundreds of different tips, tricks and hacks can be a daunting prospect. In my first book The Productivity Project, I offer 30 tried-and-tested techniques to help you accomplish more.
Helpful Reading
Recent Articles
10 interviews to make you more productive
Some of our biggest lessons learned so far on the podcast.
Want to become happier? Get moving!
Kelly McGonigal on why exercise might be the best thing you can do for your mental health, happiness, and connection with others.
10 productivity books that let you earn back time
A list of some the best productivity books ever written.
Yes, you have permission to be lazy right now
Idleness, when practiced properly, can actually make you more productive and creative.
Flexibility as a Source of Inner Calm
My chat with Henry Emmons, on the science of settling our mind.
The 7 Triggers of Procrastination
Overcoming procrastination, by understanding what causes it.
How to Work From Home (During a Difficult Time)
Some tips for working from home when focusing is tough.
10 Ways to Invest in Your Mental Health During Self-Isolation
Some strategies to take care of yourself during a stressful time.
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Time & Attention
Life’s a project—why not become better at it? Explore the latest episodes of my podcast Time & Attention below.
Keynote Speaking
Check out my talks, or book me for your next virtual or in-person event!
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