Efficiency vs. Creativity: How being “too organized” can kill creative thinking (and what to do about it)
Creative work is hard enough without the added burden of worrying about whether we should be more productive, orderly, or structured.
Meaningful Work
Meaningful work gives us a purpose for getting out of bed in the morning. It makes us energized and excited and more productive. And in one study, researchers discovered that people who prioritize meaning over happiness actually end up happier in the long-term. Here’s a collection of our best articles on finding meaning at work.
The busyness paradox: Why you love being busy (even though it’s burning you out)
Busyness robs us of our purpose and agency. Instead of feeling in control and making progress on meaningful work, we end up running around with little to show for it at the end of the day.
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Bringing remote teams together: 5 ways to build community (when you’re thousands of miles apart)
As a fully remote company, we’ve spent years looking for ways to help our team become more connected and motivated. Here are just some of the ways we at RescueTime (and other remote companies) have found for building community and connection.
Workday interventions: 10 experts give their best advice for making better choices with your time
What would the experts tell you if they were able to jump in and intervene when you were right at the crossroads between productivity and burnout?
The science of getting unstuck: How to fight indecision and deal with an indecisive teammate or boss
We all get stuck on big decisions from time to time. But being indecisive isn’t just some minor annoyance. Indecision slows down projects, kills contracts, and wastes time you could spend on more meaningful work.
Forget Inbox Zero: Here’s how to actually understand and optimize your email time every day
Email isn’t going anywhere. And without a solid understanding of how email impacts your workday, you’ll never be able to break free from its hold on you.
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.
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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.
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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).
What the world’s most satisfying jobs all have in common
With half of our waking hours spent at work, it’s important to find a job you love. Here’s what the world’s most satisfying jobs all have in common.
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