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 […]
Deep Work, part 3 — Work Deep with A Vengeance
Previously, on FocusMe… 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, you were able to turn the tide. The […]
Deep Work, Part 2 — Take Your Productivity to the Next Level
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 is not very […]
Why You Need to do ‘Deep Work’. Part 1 – Are You Truly Productive, or Just Fooling Yourself?
A lot of people think busy = productive Imagine the following situation. It’s a regular, run of the mill workday. You get up at 7 AM, quickly eat breakfast, head off to work at eight, and start working at nine. But what does ‘starting to work’ mean? It might be that, for you, starting work […]
How to Link your To-Do List to your Goals
Where do you see yourself in five years? That’s the key question that you should address in your to-do list. Might sound a bit pretentious for everyday use but actually, that’s the whole point of making to-do lists. It’s not enough to write a list of tasks for the day and be happy about completing […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done (Part II)
Last month, we did a review of Piers Steel’s book ‘The Procrastination Equation’ and the concepts he outlines in this book. In our review, we went over the theory behind procrastination. But in the end, this is still just theory. It doesn’t offer much practical help in overcoming your own struggles with procrastination. That’s why […]
FocusMe’s Big ‘Why New Year’s Resolutions Suck’- Post
First of all – Happy New Year! It took us 365 days to get here, but we’ve finally arrived. It is officially the year 2019. (That’s the highest number year ever!) We hope 2018 has been kind to you, and that 2019 will be equally awesome, if not more. As it is with every new […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done
The world is governed by universal laws… When you let go of an object, the law of gravity will make sure it crashes to the floor. If said object is a balloon filled with helium, it will go the opposite direction and float to the heavens. If you add energy to a substance, it becomes […]
The Best Time Management Tips for Busy Students
Studies are increasingly putting emphasis on one single thing – students today are more distracted than any previous generation. Such distractions lead to the loss of time and a massive reduction in productivity. Whether you’re in high school or attempting to master the university curriculum, chances are that your time management efforts aren’t as effective as you’d […]
