Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

The upside-down world of bizarro productivity tips

Going against the productivity grain can be a welcome change. I asked around for productivity tips that laugh in the face of nearly every productivity "hack" you've tried. If you're slowing down or in a rut, maybe one of these will be the spark you need.

How to use the Flowtime Technique to boost your productivity

If the rigid structure of the Pomodoro Technique doesn't work for you, try this instead.

The 8 best Kanban tools in 2025

These Kanban apps will help you manage your projects without the chaos.

10 Gmail extensions and add-ons to boost your productivity

Use these tools to make your inbox work for you.

How to create effective document templates

Here's how to create a template in Word and your other go-to apps.

3 work styles—and how to pick one that works for you

Everyone works differently. These working styles can help you better understand your own approach.

Lean into slow seasons of work by concentrating on your mental health 

Slow seasons require a lot of discipline and tenacity—a hard ask when I just want to sleep for days. Still, it's a great time for reflection and planning, and I'm determined to make the most of the downtime. Here are some ways you can, too.

5 of the best ways to give effective feedback

"Giving feedback turns out to be the unnatural atomic building block atop which the unnatural skill set of management gets built," wrote Andreessen Horowitz co-founder and venture capitalist Ben Horowitz.

How to use Google Tasks

Here's how to use Google's built-in task manager to manage the things you need to do.

How to declutter your digital workspace

Need to bring order to digital clutter? Use these 7 tips to declutter your virtual workspace—for good.