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Procrastination Sucks — So Here's The "Eat That Frog" Way to Powerful Productivity
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Across our curated articles on productivity, you'll find a range of guides, stories, and actionable tips on how to be productive, develop new habits, and get more done by doing less.
Sam Altman
Productivity
A small productivity gain, compounded over 50 years, is worth a lot. So it’s worth figuring out how to optimize …
ProductivityThe Guardian
Is the secret of productivity really just doing what you enjoy?
By far the biggest predictor of whether something gets done is whether it’s fun to do.
ProductivityACM Queue
How to Get Things Done When You Don't Feel Like It
Many people turn to procrastination or ignoring the task—but that only postpones the inevitable. You can try to talk your way …
ProductivityThe Economist
The annoying habits of highly effective people
Perhaps the aim of admiring biographies and articles is to prompt their readers to emulate the work ethic of such leaders. …
ProductivityNick Wignall
Productive Procrastination: How to Get More Done by Procrastinating on Purpose
By procrastinating about the right things in the right way, you’re never really procrastinating. If you’d like to …
ProductivityThe Cut
9 Writers on the Most Outrageous Ways They've Procrastinated
Look, we all know it: writing — literally just the act of sitting down and starting to write — is physically impossible. Even …
ProductivityHacker News
What do you do when you suddenly feel like not working anymore?
It’s Saturday morning. You start coding in your side-project. A couple of hours go by. You feel like, “I’m …
ProductivityDaniel Gross
The Psychology of Dread Tasks
There are things you want to do. There are things you need to do. Sometimes these are the same. This post is how to handle …
Life ProductivityRaptitude
Want More Time? Get Rid of The Easiest Way to Spend It
For the month of May I time-traveled back to 2007, when social media platforms were still just websites you visited. I …
Life ProductivityThe Cut
I Joined a Procrastination Support Group and It Changed My Life
In my experience, at least, procrastination has always been a private pain, experienced solo — but as I bonded with my fellow …
ProductivityFatherly
Why is Answering Email So Stressful?
The average professional spends 4 hours per day responding to work emails. That’s both insane and understandable.
Productivity WorkThe Startup
Don't listen to those productivity gurus: why waking up at 6am won't make you successful
So, whether you’re laser-focused at 7 a.m. or hitting high gear as the sun sets, it’s worth taking the time to …
ProductivityInc.
A 2-Year Stanford Study Shows the Astonishing Productivity Boost of Working From Home
The jury was out on the productivity effect of working from home. It has returned with a surprising verdict.
Productivity Remote WorkRescueTime Blog
The true cost of email and IM
You only have 1 hour and 12 minutes of uninterrupted productive time a day.
ProductivityBuzzFeed
I Tried Emailing Like A CEO And Quite Frankly, It Made My Life Better
Replying immediately and with two words to all emails is actually heaven.
Productivity WorkTrello Blog
How To Give Your Brain A Break Without Booking Vacation Days
If routine helps you be productive, why does it sometimes make you feel like you need a break from it all?
Productivity WorkMedium
The Productivity Subculture That Won't Quit
Part 1 of a two-part series on bullet journaling, exploring the rise of its culture, its many uses, and the benefits of this …
ProductivityZenkit Blog
Why you should be time blocking and not just writing to-do lists
Time blocking is the practice of scheduling certain periods of time in which to tackle specific tasks. Essentially, you …
ProductivityRescueTime Blog
The worst distractions are the ones we love: An interview with author and habit coach James Clear
In this interview, we asked James to apply his unique blend of academic research and personal anecdote to the biggest issues …
ProductivityMedium
Procrastinators Are Actually Workaholics (4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life)
When we procrastinate, we fill our lives with the tasks that are right in front of us rather than make the concerted effort …
Productivity WorkRescueTime Blog
Productivity in 2017: What we learned from analyzing 225 million hours of work time
One of the biggest mistakes so many of us make when planning out our days is to assume we have 8+ hours to do productive …
ProductivityOpen Culture
"Inemuri," the Japanese Art of Taking Power Naps at Work, on the Subway, and Other Public Places
If you’ve visited any big city in Japan, you’ve no doubt seen a fair few commuters sleeping on the subway. The …
Productivity WorkMedium
To perform at your best, focus on Goals not Tasks
Goals are strategic and aspirational, whereas tasks are tactical and will likely happen anyway. Goals are progress oriented, …
ProductivityTrello Blog
The Best Advice For Remote Work Success From 10 Global Teams
If you’re not on the remote train yet, we’ve got you covered. We wrote a guide all about the benefits, …
Productivity Remote WorkZenkit Blog
A beginner's guide to Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done (GTD for short) is much more than just a way to get things done. It is a framework for organizing and …
ProductivityNautilus
What Boredom Does to You
Is mind-wandering productive or self-defeating? Well, it seems that, like everything else in life, daydreaming is …
ProductivityThe New York Times
Simple Ways to Be Better at Remembering
Memory is a fallible thing, changing over time. Recalling a long-term memory brings it back into our short-term memory, which …
ProductivityHarvard Business Review
How to Stay Focused When You're Working from Home
No commute. No drive-by meetings. No dress code. Remote working can seem like a dream — until personal obligations get in the …
Productivity Remote WorkHarvard Business Review
Why You Can Focus in a Coffee Shop but Not in Your Open Office
Taken together, the lesson here is that the ideal space for focused work is not about freedom from noise, but about freedom …
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