Don’t be afraid to change your approach
For years, I had a system. Or at least I thought I did. I called it “my impenetrable wall.” Sometime during college, I had figured …Read »
Get obsessed with your daily routine
Productivity nerds around the globe can agree on one thing: we can’t get enough of daily routines. We love watching other peoples’ routines, and we …Read »
A Day In The Life with RescueTime
Almost every day I try to do the same thing with my work. And if I’m working on my computer, I do it with RescueTime. …Read »
Stay in the flow by any means necessary
The concept of the flow state is one of the more important and elusive abstractions in productivity. Those who have experienced “getting into the flow” …Read »
A beautiful life is all about maintenance
I was on a roll two weeks ago. I had managed, somehow, to find a prolonged and sustained flow. My work felt easier and more …Read »
Find the perfect to-do list app for you
There’s something I need to come clean about. I feel like I’ve been living a lie. As someone who literally writes a bi-monthly column about …Read »
The overwhelming power of Sunday
The idea of a “fresh start”—wiping your slate clean, tidying up your workspace, and resetting your mind—has been discussed on this blog before. We’ve talked …Read »
The paralysis of a clean house
How often do you walk around your house or sit in your office and think to yourself, “if only this mess was cleaned up, my …Read »
Monotask to chip away at your to-do list
I’ve had too much on my plate lately. Maybe you know the feeling. It’s my own fault, of course. It’s easy to take on more …Read »
Taking focus tips from the ADHD / ADD community
Studying is hard for everyone. Working effectively and productively, without getting distracted or bored or discouraged, can be nearly impossible—for everyone. Even if you have …Read »