Productivity Tips

Confession time: Did you stop in the middle of something to start reading this article? And will you then jump back to that other task before finishing the read? (We'll pretend not to be offended; this is the modern world after all.) So you’re familiar with multitasking—most of us are. But spoiler, multitasking actually does more harm than good for our easily-distracted, …Continue Reading

Looking for work tips to get your professional self in top shape? When it comes to job performance, little boosts can make a big difference. As in the difference between a promotion or not. Or a raise. Or the satisfaction of giving it your all and getting out of there on time. Whatever your goal, this is a good place to start. And trust us, there's an approach in here that …Continue Reading

Do you really need decluttering tips? Surely the mountain of papers and coffee cups you fondly call your workspace is clear proof that you’re either impressively busy or a certified creative genius. Possibly both. Or is it? While some evidence suggests that chaos can be good for creativity, studies also point to a bunch of benefits that stem from keeping an orderly and …Continue Reading

Opening your email can feel like opening one of those Russian nesting dolls—just when you think you must be at the end, more messages seem to sprout from nowhere. But trying to solve the problem can be daunting. In other words, going on the hunt for email productivity hacks is a productivity-killer itself. With so much advice, where do you start? And what happens when you're …Continue Reading

We’ve all had days where coffee just seems like a necessity. Whether you haven’t gotten much sleep or you have a stack of paperwork to get through, caffeine can make us all feel like it's possible to do something productive. But you’re probably also acquainted with some of the drawbacks of caffeine—the racing heart, the jitters, the anxiety. Are the positive effects of …Continue Reading