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August 2022

How to get over productivity guilt

August 13, 2022

Feeling unproductive is pretty common and there are ways to manage this feeling as not get overworked. Analysing this feelings’ destructive effects, effectively using the tools at your disposal, setting the right expectations, and asking for help when needed can make dealing with productivity guilt much more effectively.

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How to read more books

August 26, 2022

There are a lot of benefits to reading more books than you currently are. By having a clear purpose, creating an environment conducive to reading, setting clear goals, re-emphasising benefits of reading, etc, can help you not just kickstart this healthy habit but also improve the quality and quantity of consumption.

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July 2022

Using a to-don’t list to boost productivity

July 29, 2022

Sometimes it is important to avoid certain tasks or activities to be more productive. Asking yourself questions to set your priorities and discarding or delegating things that don’t contribute to them is a key step in becoming more productive. Once you have your priorities, it becomes easy to create a “to-don’t” list with tasks that you should avoid for the better.

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Beat procrastination with the (10+2)*5 method

July 8, 2022

Getting started is one of the hardest steps you will take to become productive but it doesn’t have to be so hard, at least not if you use the (10+2)*5 method. In this method, you pick an hour and splitting it into five 12-minute slots that contain 10 minutes of work followed by 2 minutes of break and so on.

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Guide to conducting brainstorming sessions

July 6, 2022

An effective brainstorming session is an anomaly in today’s workplace even though it is well intentioned most times. Lack of structure, ineffective organisation, no follow-ups, etc., can be some of the many reasons why brainstorming sessions fail. To address this, building a process, identifying the right participants, sharing responsibilities with other stakeholders and effectively following up can make your sessions more fruitful.

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June 2022

Insights from the book “Atomic Habits”

June 10, 2022

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear is arguably one the stand out productivity books from the past decade. The author argues that to improve and sustain productivity, you need to make small and consistent improvements and changes over time.

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April 2022

Paid iOS apps that will make you more productive

April 7, 2022

Not all good things are free, it is more true so in the case of iOS apps. But there are some apps are worth the money you pay for them like White Noise, Pocket App, Robokiller, Waking Up, etc.

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Learning from Steve Jobs’ schedule

April 6, 2022

Much is said about Steve Job's life that, at this point, it is almost passé. However, it is worth noting that Jobs ran his life like he approached his products - with deliberation and intention. Steve Jobs is also a lion chronotype, so if you are a lion, mimicking or adoption his schedule can reap good rewards for you.

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March 2022

Is work-life integration the future of work?

March 5, 2022

Centered around the belief that there is nothing that separates your work and life outside it, work-life integration is about blending both personal and professional responsibilities and arriving at an ideal/harmonical compromise.

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Quick guide to Shortcuts for macOS

March 24, 2022

The Shortcuts app is an automation utility tool that was previously available on iPhone and iPad but now it has been added to the Mac as well. Getting started with Shortcuts for Mac might sound daunting but it is pretty simple and in this post, we explore the step-by-step process of creating one.

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Setting up Google Calendar for maximum productivity

March 17, 2022

Google Calendar is one of the most popular productivity applications in the market right now. There are a lot of features that the average Google Calendar user is not aware of like, multiple calendars, colour-coding, Google task integration, advanced ownership management, etc.

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February 2022

How to overcome “Productivity Dysmorphia”

February 10, 2022

Productive dysmorphia sits at the intersection of burnout, imposter syndrome, and anxiety. Overcoming productivity dysmorphia might include taking steps like listing down your daily achievements, recording positive feedback, taking a step back and assessing your mental health, changing your idea of what being productive means both from a personal and organisational context, etc.

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Guide to mastering your morning routine

February 22, 2022

Winning the first few hours of the day is every productivity enthusiast's dream, and yet, a lot of us struggle to get the most out of this vital period of our day. Inculcating practices like planning ahead, digital curfew after certain hours, waking up on time etc, can drastically boost your productivity and how you feel throughout the day.

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January 2022

How to make better and clear decisions

January 7, 2022

Making decisions is one of the most critical functions of a leader, irrespective of the size of your team. There are layers and roles that you can design and occupy, making decision-making more effective.

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How to become a minimalist

January 6, 2022

Minimalism as a concept has taken off in the past few years and it is increasingly attractive to people owing to its emphasis on holding on to things and ideas that are important to us. To become a minimalist, you can list your goals with minimalism, start with the smallest goals, get rid of things that don’t add value to you and so and so forth.

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