Some professionals turn their calendars into works of art: color codes, 15-minute micro-blocks, automated rules for every edge case. Then 10 a.m. hits, and the day blows up. If you’ve layered so much structure onto your time that real work struggles to breathe, you may be over-optimizing. That’s not a character flaw. It’s a byproduct […]
When your calendar resembles a game of Tetris and your chat pings resemble a stock ticker, protecting deep work can feel selfish. It isn’t. High-impact work depends on extended, distraction-free focus, a point Cal Newport popularized in his work on deep work. Meanwhile, collaboration has increased by 50% or more in recent years, with many […]
You already know how to block your calendar. The challenge is making those blocks survive real life. Between ad hoc meetings, Slack pings, and shifting priorities, the best schedule can crumble by noon. Productivity researcher Cal Newport has long argued that planning every minute is the antidote to reactive work. Organizational psychology supports this, including […]
Smartphones have long been portrayed as the ultimate villain by productivity gurus and self-help experts: constant sources of distracting notifications, bottomless scrolling, and digital distractions that derail your goals. Considering that Americans spend, on average, 5 hours and 16 minutes per day on their phones, there could be an argument here. But here’s the cold, hard truth: […]
Few things can derail a productive day faster than a scheduling conflict. When you carefully plan your calendar, two commitments overlap — or worse, you realize you’ve double-booked yourself. In addition to wasting time, conflicts can strain relationships, disrupt projects, and create unnecessary stress. The good news? By using the right systems and increasing awareness, […]
As technology advances, skills are becoming more obsolete at an alarming rate. Every industry, even hobbies, undergoes constant change as technology changes and industries evolve. To remain competitive in your career or simply maintain your brain’s sharpness, you need a reliable way of learning new skills. That’s where the DiSSS Method comes in. The DiSSS […]
While productivity strategies come and go, two stand out as both prominent yet often misunderstood: time blocking and task batching. On the surface, they seem similar. Both methods involve planning your time, minimizing distractions, and approaching work with a clear intention. However, both methods work differently. And, depending on your approach, one may be more […]
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list, you’re not alone. As a result of today’s always-on culture, it’s easy to overcommit. Moreover, anticipatory stress and anticipatory fatigue can be caused by constantly thinking about our to-do lists. Here’s the thing, though. In most cases, the problem isn’t knowing what to do; it’s figuring […]
Companies that adopt a remote-first strategy will be able to free up a significant amount of money that would otherwise be allocated to fixed company expenditures, such as office space and employee perks, while also increasing team productivity. There are mixed results, but approximately 90 percent of the employers who responded to this Stanford University […]
We tend to treat procrastination as an enemy. The Lex Luther to our Superman, so to speak. We call it laziness, lack of discipline, or even a personal failing. So it’s not surprising productivity experts offer hacks to “beat” it, as well as apps to block distractions and morning routines to combat it. Even so, […]
