The 2-minute rule and why you should spend more time getting the easy things right
Sometimes it’s the tiny changes that have the most profound effect on how we work and live. Here’s how to use the 2-minute can save you hours. Read »
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Understanding Motivation: How to harness the power of consistent workplace productivity
Whether it’s a Monday morning, a late night work session, or any given Tuesday, motivation can often feel scarce. But like many other workday struggles, finding motivation isn’t out of our control.Read »
Overcoming perfectionism: 5 science-backed ways to quiet your inner perfectionist
“Perfect is the enemy of good,” wrote Voltaire. Yet despite a long history of advocates for being good enough, we all fall into the trap of perfectionism sometimes. Read »
How to give your team more time: 5 ways managers can help solve employee time management issues
As leaders, you have an opportunity to guide your team towards becoming more productive and confident workers. And while it might take an upfront investment of your own time, the return is more than worth it. Read »
Your time won’t count: RescueTime on Android is losing call time tracking as Google developer support fails
Our RescueTime Android app’s essential capabilities are under capricious threat by a poorly handled and bug-ridden review system.Read »
How to be more productive with time tracking software (and pick the tool that’s right for you)
You can only act on what you know. And while most people are fine digging their heads in the sand when it comes to how they spend their time, you don’t have to. Read »
How to leave work at work: 5 tips for separating work from the rest of your life
Leaving work and work isn’t about creating a hard wall. But about finding ways to enjoy both your time at work and at home. Without guilt.Read »
How to remember what you read: What to do before, during, and after reading anything
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to optimize your reading time, from how your brain turns information into long-term memories, to what to do before, during, and after you read.Read »
Overcoming Procrastination: Everything you ever wanted to know about how to stop procrastinating now
In this guide, we’re going to dig deep into the psychological reasons why we procrastinate and then look at some specific techniques on how you can overcome it and get things done now (not later). Read »
NaNoWriMo Case study: How I used RescueTime to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days
We spoke with two NaNoWriMo winners to find out what it took to hit their goals, how taking on NaNoWriMo impacted their lives, and how RescueTime helped them stay on track.Read »