Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

Reduce digital overwhelm with automation

While a new app may seem like the answer to productivity problems, too many tools can slow you down. Use automation—and organization—to reduce the noise.

Delete your social media accounts—it's worth it

Lots of people talk about deleting Facebook and Instagram from their phone. I actually did it.

The hidden downside of the 5-hour workday

I'm sorry to have to say this: there's a downside to working five-hour days. But it's not obvious until you've done it for a while.

On burnout and the time I wished I was hit by a car

It took a friend getting hit by a car for Fran to realize she was experiencing burnout. Even then, she waited to do anything about it. Here's her story.

Revel in your coworkers' wins—not just your own

I sometimes find my inner competitive mindset seeping into my work life. And as you can imagine, pitting myself against my coworkers isn't good for anyone. 

The time a dance instructor made me cry

Yelling at someone who actually ripped you off isn't effective because con artists don't care. Yelling at someone who is actually trying to help only alienates a potential ally.

9 things you never thought about automating—but totally should

When people think of Zapier, often they think about creating automations for small business tasks. But I keep finding fresh, new ways to connect apps I use every day, saving me time and getting even more out of my life.

How I use Keyboard Maestro and a numpad to supercharge my keyboard shortcuts

Automate intensive workflows with a few keystrokes, and turn your most common actions into one-key shortcuts.

Founders speak up: What I wish I knew while starting my business

I know firsthand that building companies is hard—really hard—and I love talking to other folks who've done it. I had a chance to speak with three other founders at Zapier's first-ever user conference, ZapConnect. Here are my main takeaways.

Zapier report: Automation makes workers happier—and less likely to quit their jobs

Employees are overworked, stressed, and experiencing burnout more than ever before. The desire to shift where we work is just the beginning—employees also want to change how they work.