Articles tagged "Personal productivity"

Procrastination Isn't a Time Management Problem, It's an Emotional Problem

I told myself I'd start writing at 10 a.m. and crank out a few sections of this article before lunch. It's now 1:40 p.m.—and I'm finally getting started.

What Is Your Time Really Worth?

It's rare for companies to pay freelance writers by the hour; instead, you're typically paid a per-piece or per-word rate. If you estimate poorly, you can end up earning a much lower hourly rate than you anticipated.

Self Care 101: Reward Yourself with Negative Reinforcement

TL;DR: It’s important to reward yourself by getting bad things out of your life. Doing that is just as valid as bringing good things into your life.

The True Cost of Multitasking Isn't Productivity—It's Mental Health

When I set out to write a piece about multitasking, my goal was to review and present some scientific studies showing exactly how multitasking impacts productivity.

Work on Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses

Think of something you want to improve about yourself. How would you categorize the thing you chose: Is it a strength or a weakness? In all likelihood, you chose a weakness.

We Put Off Drinking Coffee Until 10 a.m. Every Morning. It's Kind of Great.

When do you have your first dose of caffeine? For most people, the answer is obvious: first thing in the morning. But is that really the best time to drink coffee, tea, or any other caffeinated beverage? Scientific research suggests not.

How to Make Deadlines Less Stressful and More Motivational

Deadlines: We all have them, and we all dread them. Even when we meet them, there's always another one just around the corner. It's not hard to see why studies show that deadlines are the most common cause of workplace stress.

What Preschoolers Can Teach Us About Productivity

Play is famously known as "a child's work." Play is the best tool children have to learn about the world and connect with the people around them—it's the most productive way they can spend their time.

How to Push to GitLab

To get started with GitLab, you'll need to create a repository and push code to it. Here's how to push to GitLab. How to Create a Project (Repository) in GitLab Because of their larger potential in GitLab, repositories are called projects.

How to Organize Your Articles in Pocket

Pocket is a great app for saving articles you want to read eventually, but those articles can add up quickly. Here are a few tips for how to organize your Pocket app.