Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

Why You're Not Getting More Done, and How to Fix It

I used to read a lot of articles about productivity. New apps, productivity systems, tiny hacks, or experimental techniques—I sought anything that could help me get more done. And yet, it didn't actually make a difference in my productivity.

3 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Motivation (Even When You Don't Feel Like Working)

I tend to wake up early and do my best work while the sun is up. Whenever I try to work late at night, I find I'm less focused and I have trouble thinking creatively. But there is one thing that I've noticed that I have more of at night: motivation.

How Your Mood in the Morning Affects Your Productivity All Day

Ever get up on the wrong side of the bed and feel like your whole day was ruined? It's not just you. Mood can definitely affect productivity.

The Mnemonic Imagery Game: How to Memorize Difficult Words in a New Language

Many languages are tricky for native English speakers to learn because of a thing called _grammatical gender. In English, you can swap most nouns for a different noun and the grammar stays intact.

Learn a New Language Faster with Google Images

Being able to fluently speak and write in a new language is a highly desirable skill--one that can not only increase your professional opportunities but also enhance your travels and conversations with more people.

5 Simple GTD® Alternatives That Will Help You Get All Your Tasks Done

GTD®, or Getting Things Done®, is a popular productivity system for managing your tasks and projects.

Become a Better Writer: Our Favorite Writing Apps and Tips

Maybe you have a novel or a series of short stories in you. Maybe you're an aspiring blogger or nonfiction author hoping for fame or fortune. Or maybe you just need to crank out TPS reports each week.

How to Master the Art of Listening

Listening is the unsung hero of communication. We love to praise great orators and recite lines from famous speeches, and rightly so. Words are powerful. But listening can be equally so.

How to Manage Your Productivity on Someone Else’s Schedule

There's a reason why movies like Office Space and shows like The Office are so popular.

Top 10 Tips and Tools for Managing Too Many Browser Tabs

How many tabs do you have open in your browser right now? If you said under ten or so, kudos--you probably don't have a tab problem.