Organizing & Productivity

Facebook is Killing Your Productivity

The connection between Facebook and productivity clicked when I looked at my daily habits. Taking the app off my phone while keeping the mobile browser access changed how I work. Friends might notice I'm not as active, and family sometimes wonders if they're being ignored (they're not), but this boundary works wonders. By keeping Facebook desktop-only and setting time blocks, I've found the right balance between staying in touch and on task. Work connections stay strong, client messages flow…

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Set – and Reach – Big Goals

Life gets crazy. Between work, kids, etc., it can feel almost impossible to reach the small goals you have for your own success and happiness, never mind shooting for some big goals. Don’t get discouraged! Some small changes in your morning routine hold the key to creating the life you want. And by morning, I mean before 8 am. Why? Because starting your day off focusing on reaching your goals basically guarantees you can’t fail. Get Enough Sleep Everyone…

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7 Steps to a More Ordered Life
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7 Steps to a More Ordered Life

If you’re like most people, you spend some time once a month or so getting your house and your life in order. But slowly, that organization seeps away, and the clutter keeps back in. If you’re ready to break out of this pattern and stay organized for good, check out these seven steps. Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase (at no additional…

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Manage Your Time with Awesome Apps

Freelancers and solopreneurs who are paid hourly are responsible for delivering great products and services and tracking their own time. No manager double-checks, and no payroll department calculates their paychecks. Therefore, finding an efficient way to track time is critical to being productive and billing correctly. Thankfully, there are time management apps that make this process much more manageable. Productivity Challenge Timer If you love breaks and thrive on the Pomodoro time management system, the Productivity Challenge Timer is…

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7 Ways to Maximize Your Productivity

How often do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? If you're like most busy professionals, probably more often than you'd like to admit. Lucky for you, there are some things you can do to get more done in less time and have more time to spend with those you love. Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase (at no…

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