Facebook is Killing Your 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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Manage Your Time with Awesome Apps

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

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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Take Control of Your Time this Year

Take Control of Your Time this Year

Maybe you already know this, but it turns out, many of those “time saving” innovations, like email and smartphones, are actually creating a culture where everything feels like a priority all the time. In today’s society, it can be easy to lose control over your time, feel completely stressed out and miserable as a result, and feel powerless to do anything about it. Here’s the good news – YOU can take back control of your time. Here’s how. Remember…

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What to Do When Everything is Your Top Priority

What to Do When Everything is Your Top Priority

One of the hardest parts about running a small business or leading a project is allocating yourself (and your team) appropriately for everything. Emergencies crop up, and how you handle them with everyday tasks can determine your long-term success. But when everything feels like a priority, it can be challenging to respond appropriately. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you! Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click…

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