Essentialism, Part 2 – Essentialism in Practice
Table of Contents A Quick Recap on Essentialism You might remember that we talked about Essentialism a while ago. To sum everything up, there were basically three key points that you needed to apply if you wanted to become an Essentialist. First of all, you have to re-establish choice. If you do something, know that […]
The Philosophy of Essentialism, Part 1 – The Essentials
Table of Contents Once in a while, you come across a book and while you’re reading it, you find yourself nodding your head all the time. For me, one such book was ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown. I found myself nodding my head because what was written there were many ideas that I had thought of […]
Circadian Rhythm: the Ideal Time Schedule for Optimal Productivity
Table of Contents Sleep Is Really Important A common thing people hear when they want to know how to be more awake and focused during the day is that they should sleep enough, and be sure to get their eight hours of snooze every night. Of course, there is a lot of truth to that. […]
Stoicism – A Philosophical Blueprint for Productivity
Table of Contents Stop Looking for Hacks and Get Your Foundations Right Sometimes, we find ourselves get stuck at the task before us. No matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to get ahead and get the job done. A common reaction to this is procrastination. We simply say to ourselves: ‘I’ll just do […]
The Best Way to Use Coffee to Optimize Your Productivity
Table of Contents Coffee, the World’s Favorite Legal Drug Aaaah, coffee. The favorite drug of non-crack addicts. It helps you wake up, gets you focused and gives you energy to handle any task at hand. As an added benefit, it tastes great too. Whether it’s espresso, latte, americano, whatever type of bean, it simply helps […]
The Importance of Motivation in Productivity
Table of Contents No matter what industry you work in, productivity is something you and your co-workers must focus on. It feels good to accomplish tasks before deadlines, and it gives you bonus points in the office. People know they can count on you to get projects done, especially if you take the initiative to […]
How to Implement Minimalism Into Office Décor
Table of Contents Why Minimalism Matters in the Modern Workspace There is this odd obsession in the modern workspace, thinking that more is always better. And while there is some merit to having a chaotic and creative, though somewhat cluttered, office, minimalism has become the hot new thing for good reason. Namely, this clutter reflects […]
8 Ways to Know You’re Ready to Be a Remote Worker
Table of Contents Remote working is gradually growing in popularity, and it is easy to see why: it affords you the luxury of working from virtually anywhere. You could be living in one place but working for a company based in another country or even a continent. Nonetheless, as appealing as it seems, remote working […]
10 Need-to-Know Ways to Minimize Distractions While Writing
As a writer, you’ll already know how much you need to concentrate on getting into the flow of what you’re doing. You need focus, you need determination, and to a certain extent, you need to let go to let yourself fall into the process of scribing. However, with phones, technology, and other people all around […]
5 Reasons You Should Use Headphones at Work
Listening to music is one of the most relaxing activities that you can do while you are busy. Many people do not really mind being under too much pressure as long as they can wear their headphones and work. Whether you are working on a file or you are into some tasks that require physical […]
