At some point, we’ve all lamented that there’s not enough time in the day. Wouldn’t it be better if that universal complaint weren’t about real time, but about how we perceive the productivity lie? Ultimately, time is the only constant. It doesn’t slow down or speed up for anyone. Whether we’re scrambling to meet a […]
We’ve all been there—staring at an endless to-do list, feeling that knot in our stomach as we wonder how we’ll ever get through it all. The day has barely begun, and already we’re overwhelmed. After listening to productivity specialist Scott Friesen’s recent talk, I’m convinced his three-step method for managing daily tasks could be a […]
Carl Pullein recently shared some powerful insights on productivity and time management that resonated deeply with me. As someone who has fallen into the trap of app-hopping and system-tweaking more times than I’d like to admit, his candid answers to common productivity questions offered a refreshing perspective. The biggest mistake most of us make? Obsessing […]
Where home offices and cubicles blend with vibrant coworking spaces, one truth remains: your environment profoundly impacts your productivity. In addition to where you work, it’s about how that space is set up, both physically and digitally, and the habits you cultivate there. Everybody has experienced days when their workspace feels cluttered, distracting, and uncomfortable. An untidy […]
Matt D’Avella’s recent experiment of quitting the news for a year has prompted me to think about my own media consumption habits. His journey resonated with me because, like many, I’ve been conditioned to believe that staying informed is a civic duty. But what if that’s just clever marketing by news outlets? When Matt impulsively […]
There is always a new productivity system — and if you are serious about upping your productivity game, you have to consider a lot of the programs through the years. “Getting Things Done” (GTD) by David Allen stands as one of the most recognized methodologies. Yet despite its popularity, I’ve found it fundamentally flawed for […]
We all have 24 hours in a day, but somehow it never seems enough. Although major time-wasters, such as binge-watching or procrastinating, often receive a lot of blame, sneakier habits often steal the show. The good news? If you take the time to identify these hidden culprits, you can regain control of your schedule without making any other […]
Habit tracking is often touted as the holy grail of personal development. “Track your habits to stay accountable,” they say. “Don’t break the chain,” they insist. But after years of watching clients struggle with habit trackers and experiencing my own frustrations, I’ve come to a controversial conclusion: habit tracking might be doing more harm than […]
In school, I recall creating numerous spider diagrams during lessons. You’d put your subject in the middle and branch out with related concepts. But I rarely returned to these diagrams, and when I did, I couldn’t remember why things were connected. This early experience shaped my skepticism about mind maps, which persists today despite their […]
Have you ever been stuck in a frustrating loop of workplace miscommunication? I certainly have. Recently, I came across a simple yet powerful framework that has dramatically improved how I communicate with colleagues, bosses, and clients alike. It’s a four-letter word that won’t get you fired—it might even get you promoted. The framework is called […]
