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You have to do it
This is the 30th article I’ve written for the RescueTime blog. An arbitrary milestone, to be sure, but it’s a nice round number, and sometimes …Read »
Confront your cognitive bias head on
It’s been said that the last frontier of nature that humanity has not yet conquered is human nature. We see it all around us. Otherwise …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 »
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 »
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 »
The P.A.R.A. system and the importance of folders
The conscious and active pursuit of a productive and healthy life invariably includes reflection, self-examination, and experimentation. From time to time we should look at …Read »
Take care of your desktop – both physical and digital
Today, we focus on the starting point. You sit at your desk to work in the morning, and you’re immediately confronted by a welcoming committee—the …Read »
How to get work done when you’re not feeling it
It’s not always possible to be “in the right headspace” for work. In fact, more often than not, you’re probably nowhere near the right headspace …Read »
Reset your email and feel different about your work
I just reset my email. Took my unread count down to zero. Archived or deleted everything that was sitting in my inbox. And everything feels …Read »
How RescueTime joined the four-day workweek for fun and profit
Here at RescueTime, we always want to be sure to put our money where our mouth is. We know we give a lot of advice—especially …Read »