Tag: work flow
How to Stay Focused, Effective and Stress-Free
Until recently I was going in to the office to work Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. But over the past few months for a variety of reasons, I’ve slowly cut back my in-office time and now I pretty much only work from home. There are a lot of benefitsRead More
Do You Get More Done Working Alone or Around Others?
The idea of working all alone seems pretty tempting: nothing to distract your thinking process, no stress from the jerk on the cell phone. Just quiet. Too quiet. Sometimes my mind gets distracted by the silence – I find myself wondering where everyone is. So, like some other people whoRead More
Monotasking: Focus on One Thing at a Time
No matter how much you have piled up on your desk, and regardless of how bad-ass a multitasker you are, you can only do one thing at a time. Remembering this is one sure-fire way to increase your productivity, ease your mental load and knock things off your to-do listRead More
Productive Working Hours: What Are Your Best Work Times?
Although most offices operate on 9 to 5 (or 8 to 6) working hours, not all workers work best on this timetable. Night owl workers prefer to burn the midnight oil, working late into the night when there are no distracting coworkers and their brain is at its sharpest. I,Read More
Awesome Links #2: Balanced Living, Productivity Apps
Today’s dads seek better work-life balance In honor of Father’s Day, this article takes a look at how the new fathers of the day are meeting the responsibilities of the role both at home and at work. App demo: Round the Clock The Unofficial Apple Weblog gives us a sneakRead More
Are Traditional Offices Dead?
Today Seth Godin posted his thoughts on the state of the “traditional office.” I hold the man in pretty high regard (he was listed as one of my examples of “really productive people”), and I even took part in this Monday’s Worldwide Linchpin Meetup Day. While not everyone will agreeRead More
Musical Motivation
“I love rock ‘n roll” – Joan Jett I hear you, Joan. Not everyone loves rock ‘n roll, but I do. Actually, my musical tastes range from jazz to rock to classical and several genres in between. It all depends on the mood. If I’m driving down the highway, I’llRead More