February 02, 2025 Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout If you’re looking to get more done without embracing hustle culture, here are some more sustainable tips. BY Julia Herbst Last week, in an article for Fast Company, author and tech executive Rebekah Bastian wrote about why she doesn’t read productivity books. The vast majority of these … Continue reading Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout
Category Archives: Productivity Tools
5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach
February 01, 2025 5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach Re-imagining productivity means questioning cultural frameworks about achievement and self-worth. BY Next Big Idea Club Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. Her work centers around helping people redefine their relationship … Continue reading 5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach
10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity
January 28, 2025 10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity By cultivating a flow state, you can achieve ‘productive happiness’: a state in which you feel energized, motivated, and fulfilled by your work. BY Stephanie Vozza Peak performance is a state of consciousness where you’re in a rapt moment of attention, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity
Try this technique to schedule deep work directly into your calendar
January 07, 2025 Try this technique to schedule deep work directly into your calendar By specifying how long to spend on each task, timeboxing helps you create a realistic plan that takes into account your priorities and available time. BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the … Continue reading Try this technique to schedule deep work directly into your calendar
The science behind high-performing calls to action
Craft CTAs using psychology and design principles to drive engagement, increase conversions and build trust with your audience. Stephanie Trovato on December 19, 2024 Imagine walking through a supermarket. You’ve planned to buy bread, but now you’re standing in front of a display of snacks with a sign that reads, “Limited time only … Continue reading The science behind high-performing calls to action
‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking
On the day I talk to Shea McGee, we cover a lot of ground: her love of Moleskine notebooks, the new Martha documentary on Netflix, and her approach to collaboration. She’s at home, where she says she’s most focused and creative, and she’s quick to admit that her design business came as a total surprise … Continue reading ‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking
Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion
October 23, 2024 Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion This app lets you take notes, organize info, plan out projects, and create documents—all in a way that’s winning over productivity power-users hungry for something that’s both familiar and new. BY JR Raphael Here’s a tantalizing little paradox to chew over: One of the … Continue reading Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion
Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say
September 28, 2024 Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say Balancing both office and remote work presents the most promising path forward. BY The Conversation New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in his ountry this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office. But … Continue reading Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say
Akiflow is the calendar and tasks app you never knew you needed
September 03, 2024 Akiflow is the calendar and tasks app you never knew you needed This brilliantly simple app works with Google Calendar and Outlook to bring tasks and events together in a way that makes other tools look like clunky old relics. BY JR Raphael It’s 2024, for cryin’ out loud. We’ve got robots that … Continue reading Akiflow is the calendar and tasks app you never knew you needed
My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
My quest for the perfect productivity mouse Of mice and me. james trew Fri, Aug 30, 2024 PC Mouse buyer’s guide. (James Trew / Engadget) Finding the best mouse for your needs can make all the difference, whether you’re a gamer, a designer or someone who spends hours tackling emails. And when it … Continue reading My quest for the perfect productivity mouse