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Announcement: I’m writing and publishing a book with Crown Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House
When I think back to high school English class, it...
10 ways to stay productive when you just don’t feel like it
Takeaway: To stay productive when you just don't feel like it, zoom out to see how a task fits into the bigger picture of your life; be mindful of how aversive a task is to you; be mindful of how negative your self-talk is; give yourself permission...
10 killer ways to tame your email inbox
Takeaway: 10 killer ways to tame your email inbox: Keep a tally of how many times you check your email every day for a week; keep all of your emails to five sentences or less (and make a note of it in your signature); don’t check for new email...
Article Roundup: 9 solid articles that will improve your focus
This week was Focus Week on A Year of Productivity - a whole week's worth of posts dedicated to improving your focus. Click through to read the nine articles I wrote about improving your focus!
My Next Productivity Experiment: Going Vegetarian for 60 Days
Takeaway: Going vegetarian is probably worth it for the health and energy benefits alone, but it's difficult to do right....
Chances are you spend way too much time staring at screens every day
Takeaway: If you're average, you spend six to seven hours in front of your phone, tablet, computer, and TV screens every day. This is harmful to your productivity because it causes you eyestrain, and prevents you from becoming bored. To combat...
I think it’s a good thing productivity is taking a dip during the World Cup
Productivity takes a dip during major events like the World Cup, but deeper and more meaningful office relationships can make you more engaged, more likely to get a promotion, and more satisfied with your job.
A five-minute crash course on how to eat mindfully
Mindful eating lets you enjoy your food way more, works out your “attention muscle”, and helps you lose weight. To eat mindfully, eat twice as slow, eat with fewer distractions, focus and think about what you’re eating, and when you notice your mind focusing on something else, gently bring it back.
How I’ll be spending my time over the next few months
I know that this post is the millionth post in a series of housekeeping posts, so I’ll keep it...
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