Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

What happened when I ditched social media in the mornings

I stopped checking social media in the morning, and here's how it improved my work (and my life).

How to disable the typing notification in Slack

Just like your manager should never just text you hi, no one should ever leave you hanging in typing limbo. But if you're a regular Slack user, you've probably found yourself waiting while your coworker writes their version of Moby-Dick.

How to design a digital bullet journal

Trello is my favorite (heart eyes for art and stickers), but you can make your digital bullet journal on a whole variety of apps, depending on how your brain works.

It's ok to face-mute

We're now years into this great experiment in remote work. It started off as a Zoom, but now it feels more like a plod. Our work lives are lived on camera all day, every day—and it's time to let people take a break.

Why I schedule all my emails—and you should too

I can't remember the last time I clicked plain old Send on an email. And it's not because I'm neglecting my inbox—I'm actually at inbox zero and have very strong opinions about emailing people back. It's because I schedule almost all my emails.

Why I replaced my morning coffee with a cup of warm water

This isn't a parody of every productivity article ever written, I swear. I actually drink warm water instead of coffee in the mornings.

Why a nap fits right alongside software in my work toolkit

Naps are a key part of my arsenal of tools that enable my success. That's not to say that I take a nap every day, or even all that often. But there are times when a nap is the only tool that will help me get it all done.

How bad idea brainstorms have helped me get braver—and better—at work

A bad idea brainstorm is (as the name suggests) a brainstorming session where, instead of trying to come up with good ideas, you commit to generating as many bad ideas as possible. 

Why I made my infant a client on my time tracking app

Working with a baby in tow is nothing short of chaos, but I've made it work. How? I ignore the usual jokes about my "littlest coworker"; instead, I think about my baby as my littlest client—and use a client tracking app to manage her accordingly.

How to restore tabs on Chrome

I panicked when I thought Chrome took this feature away, but it turns out they just hid it. Here's how to restore tabs on Chrome.