Category: Productivity

The Uses And Abuses Of Setting Deadlines

Is that ticking clock in the background really helping us work harder and more efficiently? Or is it giving us incentives to rush, slack off, or feel frustrated? In what context do deadlines help us or hurt us?

Friday February 5th, 2010 in Goals, Productivity | 31 Comments »

Routines vs. Rituals: The Difference Between Dull-Living And Empowerment

What are the key differences between a ritual and a routine? How does one empower us while the other leaves us dull and unsatisfied?

How To Combat Work Overload

Businesses are still cutting down their staff hoping to maximize profits with as few workers as possible; for those of us who are lucky to have a job, now is not a good time to slack, or we could be next on the cutting board. Thankfully there some strategies we can take to combat with a busy work schedule and still maintain sanity.

Monday January 25th, 2010 in Entrepreneurship, Productivity | 6 Comments »

Fifty Ways To Stay Committed

Everyone has aspects of their life they want to change or improve upon. The trick is how do we stay committed to these intentions?

Wednesday January 20th, 2010 in Goals, Personal Development, Productivity | 5 Comments »

How To Think Less And Do More: Turning Life Into Flow

What do psychologists mean when they talk about the state of flow? How can this state of mind benefit our productivity and overall life satisfaction?

Thursday January 14th, 2010 in Personal Development, Productivity, Psychology | 13 Comments »