I hope you’re in the mood for a bad pun – otherwise the title of this post may not work very well! The good news, even if you have puns, is that it’s really simple to start using a timer and taking a short walk or standing to get improved mental productivity and be…
Todoist has released a new “smart schedule” feature for premium users that speeds up moving tasks around, especially overdue items. Check out the video to see how it looks in action from the desktop version. The mobile version is pretty similar and is what is featured in the still image above. This is a…
Week 2 of travelling for me and I’m again finding that prioritizing tasks on a daily basis is one of the most important aspects of staying productive without feeling like I’m losing control or letting critical tasks slip by. The way I’ve been doing this is to take advantage of the time I have…
I’m on the road again. That usually means decreased productivity and feeling like you’re constantly behind. I’ve talked about this before – and how one of the most important things you can do at times like this is the following two steps: Decide what is truly important – cut out the rest or delay until…
I recently came across an alternative email app for Android and iOS (and MACOS) that adds functionality to the email abilities while mobile. This app is called Newton and could make a big difference in productivity while on the go. So what does it do? It adds features that so far I’ve only seen…
I know I talk a lot about batching tasks, and it’s for a good reason. It’s a way that I’ve increased my own productivity a lot over the past year and is something that I’ve realized takes continual practice and refinement. Getting like “minded” tasks grouped together throughout the day while not ignoring the…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7IRkIDOZEM Syncing Todoist and your calendar can be a huge help – and luckily you aren’t stranded if you aren’t using the premium version! If you are using the premium version it’s really easy. As shown in the video you just have to go into your settings and copy the iCal link, then head…
Did you know that location alone can help determine how productive you are? It’s true – but there’s also work arounds and a way to take advantage of it if you aren’t able to actually go somewhere else. It’s all about getting in the mindset! In the video, we’re talking about some of the…
As much as we talk about the great habits that inspire productivity and lead us to accomplishing amazing things – being aware of the opposite end of the spectrum is also important. We all have bad habits that can lead us to waste time and energy so it’s good to be aware of what these…
There’s several reasons that I believe you should use a daily notebook or journal, from having a good start to your day to setting weekly goals and challenges to help move projects along – and I got my start by using both the 5 minute journal and the EOFire / Freedom journal (more of…
