Category: Productivity
Let Your Mind Wander This may sound counterproductive, but many people have reported a positive increase in productivity by allowing their mind to wander. As noted by Dr. Josh Davis, this allows individuals to come up with creative new ideas — ideas that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. So the next time you find yourself […]
Get a Good Night’s Rest You can’t expect to have a super-productive day unless you get plenty of sleep the night before. Unfortunately, many people fall short of getting the recommended seven-to-eight hours of shut-eye per night. According to some statistics, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from sleep and/or wakefulness disorders. If you […]
Dell has published the findings from its global security study, revealing the dark side to increased cybersecurity measures. There’s no denying the fact that cyber attacks are on the rise. In 2013, the average cost of a cyber breach to an organization was $5.4 million, with the average cost per breached record being $191. Fast […]
Google has unveiled a series of new updates to its productivity suite which are aimed at enhancing the experience for educators and students. Google Voice Typing Among the changes includes the addition of a new tool that allows users to search for content and transfer that content to their computer using voice commands. Known as […]
Bring Your Own Power Strip Why should you bring your power strip (or at least an outlet adapter) when traveling? Well, you never know how many power outlets will be available at your destination. If you arrive at your hotel and discover that it only has a single outlet you can get access to, you […]
Being more productive means getting more done in less time or with less effort. It doesn’t necessarily mean working more! Here are some productivity hacks to try. Speech-to-Text Software Wouldn’t it be great if you could write an article, or even an entire novel, without ever typing or writing a single word? Well, you can […]
Take a Vacation When was the last time you took a vacation? According to the nonprofit think-tank Center for Economic and Policy Research, nearly half of all US adults did not take a vacation in 2014. Even if an employer gives his or her employees X amount of vacation days per year, many workers simply […]
The next time you enter your office to work, evaluate your surroundings and whether or not it’s clean. The truth is that most people with “desk jobs” work in a cluttered environment. It’s just something that comes with the territory. While having a cluttered desk may seem harmless enough, it could have a significant impact […]
Being a successful entrepreneur isn’t an easy task. If it were, you’d see more people quitting their jobs and chasing their true dreams. One of the many hurdles faced by entrepreneurs is trying to produce quality work in efficient time. Without a boss looking over your shoulder, you’ll have to handle all of it yourself. […]
You might be surprised to read about some of these quick and simple ways to increase your productivity! #1) Make Your Bed Every Morning Remember when your mom used to tell you to make your bed in the morning? Well, there’s a good reason for this: it may improve your productivity levels. In his book […]
Do you struggle to meet your writing deadlines? Whether you’re a professional author who’s working on their 100th book, or if you’re working on your very first book, you should take steps to improve your productivity. Many authors drag their feet, choosing to procrastinate rather than perform actual work. So, how can you become a […]
To increase your productivity, learn how to become a Jedi master at avoiding distractions. The hard part: almost everything can be a distraction. Here’s how to become a Jedi task master and increase your productivity: Discipline yourself to know when it’s time to work and time to play. Schedule your day and allocate some downtime. […]
A lot of employers may be asking this question: How do I get my workers to up their productivity? The productivity level may not even be struggling, but as the boss, it’s completely understandable to want to improve something that isn’t even faltering. First, if your company is struggling with low productivity, it’s important to […]
Why put off your dreams until tomorrow when you can accomplish them today? Will something magical happen “later” that will give you more time, energy or desire? Probably not. So—what are you waiting for? Life can be so busy. Even if we have some down time, we can easily fill it up with “stuff.” Let’s […]
Why do we procrastinate? Why do we let meaningless situations get in the way of our dreams? Why do we put off starting a new business, losing the weight, or taking that trip? What is really so important in life that we have to put our dreams on the back burner? Here’s the good news; […]