I’ve got to start off with some bad news first. The bad news is that there will be distractions every single day. Ok, now that we’ve got that out in the open, let’s talk about how you can deal with them so that you can still increase your productivity! First off – watch the…
Don’t let coffee be your productivity crutch! You can get so much done without relying on it and staying alert isn’t something that coffee just “does”. So, how are you going to get by? First – check out the video above. There’s some easy and quick wins that you can make along with some…
Having systems in place to help you through being sick is crucial. Not only can these methods and processes help you when sick, but also during any other time when you have less energy or time than you would normally be dealing with. So – it’s no surprise that being sick really sucks! You’re…
I’m testing out Focuster in my daily routine and so far it’s working great. What is Focuster? Well, it’s a combination time management and task list tool that integrates directly with your Google Calendar and auto adds tasks into your day. Sounds pretty cool, right? And it is! When you add a task and…
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…
