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
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, […]
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 […]
Why You Need to do ‘Deep Work’. Part 1 – Are You Truly Productive, or Just Fooling Yourself?
Table of Contents A lot of people think busy = productive, but this is where Deep Work makes all the difference. 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 […]
How to Link your To-Do List to your Goals
Table of Contents 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 […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done (Part II)
Table of Contents Last month, we did a review of Piers Steel’s book ‘The Procrastination Equation’ and the concepts he outlines in this book. The Procrastination Equation provides valuable insights into why people delay tasks and how understanding these factors can help overcome procrastination. Quick recap Okay, so for those of you who are just […]
FocusMe’s Big ‘Why New Year’s Resolutions Suck’- Post
Table of Contents 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, the highest-numbered year ever! As we step into a fresh chapter filled with new opportunities, goals, and dreams, it’s the perfect time to think about your […]
The Procrastination Equation – The Mathematics of Getting Things Done
Table of Contents 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 […]
The Best Time Management Tips for Busy Students
Table of Contents Why Students Today Struggle with Distractions and Time Management 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 […]