It all starts with a sniffle or a cough. You ignore the warning signs and power through anyway. Finally, your body starts to rebel, and your head feels like it is in the clouds. Let's face it: you're sick. You need rest. We've all been there. What can you do to be as productive as possible? Admit You're Sick Once you admit you're not feeling well, you can manage your expectations. This is… Continue reading
An Easy Way To Stay Motivated And Productive
We all know about the to-do list. We use it everyday. Sometimes, we even obsess over it. We watch our to-do list shrink, and we watch it grow. Well, let's step away from your to-do list for a moment. Instead,… Continue reading
The Key To Personal Productivity
This post is by Productivityist team member Jim Woods. He is a writer, content editor, and Productivityist Coaching Practitioner. You can connect with him @jimwoodswrites on Twitter or his website jimwoodswrites.com It's really easy to get lost in the sea… Continue reading
When Are You REALLY Most Productive?
Not all hours in the day are created equal. When you first wake up—especially if you’re a night owl—you’re probably a bit groggy (and desperately in need of coffee). Or maybe you're an early riser, so for you it’s the… Continue reading
Goodbye Tabbed Browsing, Hello Focus
I have a confession to make: I am the king of tabbed browsing. I have the unique ability to crash any browser within minutes. Click here and click there and suddenly there are countless tabs staring back. I bet you… Continue reading
6 Email Principles To Boost Productivity And Reduce Stress
David Ly Khim is a growth marketer for Sidekick by HubSpot where he writes about email productivity. When he isn’t writing, he is often found reading a book or on the dance floor. He would love it if you connect with him on… Continue reading
Two Ways to Avoid Internet Time Suck and Get More Work Done
You look up at the clock and gaze at the computer screen in disbelief. Where did the time go? There is still work to do. So you work frantically to finish and find yourself displeased with the results. It feels as if… Continue reading
3 Ways To Break The Email Habit And Improve Mental Focus
I have a confession to make—I’m a bit of an email addict. As a self-employed freelance writer, checking email is directly connected to my work. My thoughts would scream, “Do I have another job to do? Is there an update… Continue reading
App Review: SunDo
Let’s face it, most productivity apps are not very pretty. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an alternative to staring at a text-based application? There is now with SunDo. This app is a simple, beautiful task manager for mobile that… Continue reading
A Simple 3 Step Filter to Give You Clarity
There is no shortage of ideas out there. When you see an opportunity pop up, it’s hard not to want to drop everything else and chase this shiny new endeavor. But ideas are a dime a dozen and mean nothing… Continue reading
The 3 Step Secret To Finishing Projects
The easy tasks on your to do list aren’t the problem. It’s the projects that take several steps, right? You want to build a treehouse for your kids, write a book, clean the garage, prepare a presentation for work, and… Continue reading