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
Table of Contents 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 […]
5 Reasons You Should Use Headphones at Work
Table of Contents 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 […]
Deep Work, part 3 — Work Deep with A Vengeance
Table of Contents Previously: Take Your Productivity to the Next Level You were doing silly, random things that lacked value. You scorned deep, intellectual work and preferred checking your inbox fifty times a day. You fooled yourself and told yourself that you were being über productive. But no more! Thanks to our golden, magical advice, […]
7 Best Types of Music to Listen to for Office Productivity
Table of Contents The Modern Workplace: Finding the Balance Between Happiness and Productivity The modern workplace is an ever-evolving landscape which is increasingly adapting to the needs and desires of the employees rather than the company itself. Somewhere in that spectrum, there is a sweet spot where employee happiness and company success meet. It is […]
Deep Work, Part 2 – Take Your Productivity to the Next Level
Table of Contents Deep Work – an Essential Skill to Get Ahead in Life Last time, we discussed Deep Work, what it is, why it is important and how you can measure it. Simply put, this was the thesis: Deep Work is work that is extremely valuable to employers. It takes deliberate effort, and it […]