Stop and listen to the sounds around you for a few seconds—what do you hear? Total and complete silence? The excessive sound of a coworker's chewing? (We're so sorry.) Or maybe it's the music coming out of your headphones. Regardless of your current sound situation, there are some noises that can help you be your most productive self. But they're not exactly what you think. …Continue Reading
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The 9 Most Inspirational TED Talks to Build a Better Life
The most inspirational TED Talks don’t just leave you feeling uplifted, they leave you with ideas and information that can actually change your life. From scientifically-studied paths to happiness to psychological tools you can use to see the world differently, the following talks have plenty to offer. To help you make the most of your time (because that’s what we’re all …Continue Reading
Productivity on Paper: Blue Sky Planner vs. Panda Planner
In round two of our series on paper planners, we compared a Blue Sky planner to Panda Planner. If this is your first time at our this vs. that planner showdown, welcome! And worry not. In short, we're going all in on the best planners to help you decide what options work for you, your productivity, your happiness, and your life. Not into planning on paper? This might change …Continue Reading
The Best Time-Management Apps for Better Work-Life Balance
The best personal time-management tools can make juggling a hectic schedule way easier, which means you get more time to do what matters most to you. To make sure you spend more of that time on doing the important stuff and less on searching for tools to help you manage it, we’ve put together a list of the best time-management apps of 2018 that can help you achieve a better …Continue Reading
Productivity on Paper: Passion Planner vs. Panda Planner
When it comes to planners, and we mean physical, hold-in-your-hands, real-paper planners, there are so many options that it's easy to go with no option at all. But truthfully, by giving into analysis paralysis, you're missing out on the huge benefits of going paper—namely, increased productivity, better organization skills, a happier life, and so on. In order to make this …Continue Reading