Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

Hack your calendar, to-do list, and work environment for optimal productivity

I've been on a 10-year quest to find the perfect way to organize myself and my teams. Sure, it's been a crooked path, dotted with wrong turns and missteps, but I've developed a system that works well for me—and taught me a lot about what doesn't work.

Busting the career ladder myth

Let's consider what happens when we free ourselves from trying to reach the top of the ladder to instead carve our own paths as a career river flowing toward our ultimate objective: the ocean.

6 things that help me work through anxiety

All the productivity tricks in the world can't help when your brain is fighting your best instincts. Instead of fighting your brain, here are some tips you can try to be kinder to yourself and get at least one thing done.

How a social media skeptic uses TikTok to connect with family

Learning to communicate asynchronously takes effort. It means learning to talk and work together without depending on real-time feedback. It's an essential remote work skill. Turns out it's also a really great skill for the rest of my life. 

Returning to the office shouldn't mean returning to broken processes

Being back in the office can trigger a "let's go back to the way things are" attitude, but that might mean losing valuable new skills and procedures,

Thoughts on taking time off, from a brand new hire

Do yourself and everyone in your life (including your colleagues!) a favor by requesting some time off.

I work 5 hours a day, and I've never been more productive

Learn why one freelancer stopped working 8-hour days and how they implemented a 5-hour workday instead.

How to get out of a rut

I know there will always be ebb and flow—for everyone—so I'd like to share a few things that helped me, in case you're feeling stuck too.

Career growth is about more than titles

Recently, I saw a bunch of former coworkers moving on to new roles, new jobs, and new companies. I love seeing old friends take risks with new opportunities. But I'll admit it: this prompted a bit of a reflective moment on my own growth.

I joined 4 Slack groups for marketers to see which are worth your time

Being part of a professional community can help you be better at your current job and grow your network for when it's time for your next one. I wanted to get a sense of what marketing Slack groups were like, so joined a few—and here's what I found