Productivity isn’t just about getting things done. It’s more nuanced than that. And so are the things that can get in the way of optimal productivity. I don’t usually get into one particular thing that can have an impact on your productivity, but in this piece I am going to go there. Without a doubt, one of the greatest obstacles to achieving consistent and sustainable productivity is ourselves. We get in our… Continue reading
Is Moving Abroad A Good Productivity Hack?
Let’s face it: when most people want to improve productivity in their lives, they’ll make some small changes like creating a daily schedule or waking up early. Some may even hire a personal or virtual assistant to take care of… Continue reading
2 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship with Time
The following is an except from my book The Gift of Time. You can download the entire book in a variety of formats (including audio) for free here. I have written at length about different strategies and tactics for developing… Continue reading
What Do You Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Do Anything?
You do something. Something small, like sending an email or throwing a load of laundry in the wash. Then you do something else. Something a little bigger, like reading 10 pages of a book or cleaning up your computer's virtual… Continue reading
The 2020 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide
Last year, I made a video for my YouTube channel recommending 10 gift ideas for the (aspiring) productive person in your life. But that was last year. It's 2020 and it's time for a new holiday gift guide. This year,… Continue reading
The History of the Missing “I”
This is a guest post from Roberto Rosso. Roberto is Italian, has a Masters Degree in Psychology in which he analyzed how technologies can improve cognitive performance, and another Master Degree in Ancient Philosophy in which he analyzed ancient education… Continue reading
Episode 327: August – The Methodical Month
On this episode of the podcast I talk about the importance of planning – and why August is the month that I give planning my overarching focus. Helpful Links How to Make Better New Year's ResolutionsThe NOW Year Action PlanHappy… Continue reading
4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Working Day
Being able to get the most out of your working day is important. Why? Well, nothing feels better than having a productive day… no matter what your job entails. Here are four tips to make the most of your working… Continue reading
Episode 315: I Took a Clarity Day
I took a Clarity Day this week. This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification… Continue reading
Braving Burnout: How to Go on When it Feels Like There’s Nowhere to Go
Photo by Marcel Hol from FreeImages The following post is a guest contribution from Stewart Dunlop. I haven't taken guest posts in a while but the topic of burnout has come up a lot lately and when Stewart asked if… Continue reading
Episode 261: Empathy Everywhere with Michael Ventura
This time around I'm joined by Michael Ventura. Michael is the founder & CEO of Sub Rosa – a strategy and design practice – and the author of Applied Empathy. This episode is brought to you by MeetEdgar. MeetEdgar helps… Continue reading
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