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How to say no to your boss, coworkers, and clients (without looking like a jerk)
“Yup. Sure. I can get that done right away.” I don’t know how many times I’ve heard those words come out of my mouth and then immediately regretted it. We aren’t taught how to say no. Yet it’s a skill we all need to improve. Read »
Feeling unproductive? Try this 2-step system to get your productivity back on track
It’s fine to be unproductive from time to time. But when we go long stretches without doing what needs to get done it sets us up for making poor choices.Read »
Are you a workaholic or do you just work long hours? The answer is more important than you think.
If shorter hours aren’t a guaranteed way to save yourself from workplace stress, what is?Read »
Screen time stats 2019: Here’s how much you use your phone during the workday
It’s no secret that most of us spend too much time on our phones. Despite being incredible tools for keeping us connected and informed, our screen time can have a pretty negative impact on our focus and attention. Especially during the work day.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 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 »
The State of Work Life Balance in 2019: What we learned from studying 185 million hours of working time
Our mission at RescueTime is to help you find balance and spend more time on the things that truly matter to you. To help you get there, we analyzed 185 million working hours to see what gets in the way of finding work life balance.Read »
Delete, Divert, Dilute: How to find digital wellness in 3 steps
Digital wellness is a growing trend toward building healthy habits around technology use. And getting started with it is easier than you think. Read »
Beat the back to work blues: How to stay productive and motivated after the holidays
We’re big believers in the power of downtime. But there’s nothing worse than having a nice, relaxing holiday ruined by the anxiety of coming back to work. Read »
Why you need both rituals and routines to power your workday
Days have a funny way of slipping past without us even realizing it. And while routines help us feel in control of our time, rituals make sure we stick to our plans. Read »