Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

How I created a system for building habits to improve my productivity

You try to improve yourself. It doesn't work. Why does this keep happening? In my experience, the problem is biting off more than I can chew. I'll have grand ideas for a better me but no clear plan of how to get there.

Atomic notes: How to use Zettelkasten to boost your creativity and productivity

When I am stuck for one moment, I leave it and do something else.

Lacking motivation? Create a personal best challenge bot.

Like a lot of folks stuck inside right now, my partner and I have been playing a lot more Mario Kart than usual.

Why big changes happen when you focus on small improvements

Here's a productivity tip: do more things in less time! If you don't think that's useful advice, good. It isn't. "Do more" isn't a solution to productivity—it's a quick path to burnout. It's far more productive to focus on small improvements.

How to be old in tech

I'm Lisa Smith, I'm an engineering manager for Zapier's developer platform, and I'm An Old. I've been working in tech since before there was a Google. In a previous life, I was a librarian. The kind that touches actual hard-copy books.

How to accomplish nothing and still feel exhausted

People ask me all the time: how do you manage to be constantly burnt out while also accomplishing very little? It's not easy. It takes years of concerted effort.

Friday updates: Why we do it and how you can too

I'm a quiet person. My speaking voice is naturally soft, and it takes a concerted effort for me to speak louder. I'm also slow to warm up.

Feedback at work: How automation can help you handle criticism like a pro

Feedback is like a multivitamin—really good for you, but hard to swallow. You may be a little hurt by constructive criticism from a supervisor, so you ignore the actual thing you need to work on.

Use this tech trick to help you say no

It's tempting to say yes to every work request that comes your way—and that instinct makes sense. You might feel empathy for a coworker who needs your help. You might want to please the people paying your salary.

How to quickly find links to your Zoom meetings

Admit it: you've been late to a meeting because you couldn't find the Zoom link. It's a terrible feeling, knowing that everyone else is already in the call while you're fumbling through your calendar.