In the modern era of work, the need for seamless access to information and knowledge sharing has grown exponentially. That’s why providing a centralized hub…
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In the modern era of work, the need for seamless access to information and knowledge sharing has grown exponentially. That’s why providing a centralized hub…
We’ve spent a lot of time at home the past few years. You may be feeling a bit understandably tired of your space. Given the…
Most of us understand the value of planning and preparation. A sports match without a game plan means fumbling on the field. A big event…
If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Make sure you’re heard.
Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize winning physicist who made significant contributions in areas such as quantum mechanics and particle physics. He also pioneered quantum…
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”
Nothing strengthens a relationship like a shared to-do list
After she graduated with a bachelor of arts in textile design from Central Saint Martins-University of the Arts London, wallpaper creator Sian Zeng planned to…
When starting a new project, it’s useful to think about how you’ll structure your work: How will you group your tasks together? Will you work…
These powerful tips and tools and techniques helped the Productivityist achieve genuine work-life balance.
When she was approaching her late 20s, Alisha Ramos, then a software engineer and designer at Vox Media, found she was no longer enjoying going…
Hedonic adaptation is our tendency to quickly return to our normal levels of happiness after both positive and negative external events. We pursue a promotion,…
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Jonathan Moy de Vitry, a successful innovation consultant in Geneva, Switzerland, also happens to be one of millions of adults worldwide who live with ADHD. He shares how he uses Todoist to manage his symptoms and achieve his goals in spite of his diagnosis.
In the 1920s, Russian psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik observed an odd thing. While dining out, she was impressed by the complex orders the wait staff was…
When it comes to deadlines, tax day is perhaps the most dreaded—and also the most costly to miss. In 2017, Americans owed over $131 billion…
We’ve all worked on projects and become quite familiar with the challenges of coordinating something with various moving parts. However, when that project is building…
The science is in and the results are undeniably bleak: Context switching — constantly shifting your attention from one app, screen, or task to another…
If you’re struggling to find your purpose, or you’re stuck with too many options and can’t choose one to focus on, try working in seasons. A seasonal commitment has lower stakes than a lifelong pursuit. It gives you time to experience a skill, hobby, or job with full focus. And it gives you the freedom to decide when that season is over and you’re ready to try something new.
For some, just the idea of having a to-do list feels like a burden. It’s a list of chores and long overdue assignments, things that…
The problem with to-do lists is that they cover everything, up to – and sometimes including – the kitchen sink. There are the things you…
Tricked out office perks — often designed to keep employees at work longer — were losing their luster even before the pandemic made them irrelevant…
Over the last few years we’ve heard your feedback to reach comments faster, add longer descriptions, and to skip past sub-tasks (if you don’t need…
I am currently sitting in a Starbucks, working on my second grande cup of Pike Place. I came here because I needed to focus, to…
Alan Henry is no stranger to productivity. He spent six years at Lifehacker and served as their Editor-in-Chief until 2017. Now the Editor of theSmarter…
Is a flexible work schedule really better? Here’s how one remote worker discovered the productivity, peace-of-mind, and surprising freedom that comes with the traditional 40-hour work week…