Tag: Productivity Tips
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Carve Out More Time On Your Calendar
Some people squeeze far more from the same 24 hours. Ever wonder what they’re doing that you’re not seeing?
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Why My GTD Setup Broke When I Tried Bullet Journaling
I tried blending GTD with a bullet journal, and something felt off right away. The issue may change how you plan your day and track your tasks.
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What Task Should I Do First?
Choosing what task to do first shapes your whole day. It sets the tone. It builds momentum or drains it. Here are some ways to approach your task list
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Is Multitasking The Enemy of Productivity?
Are you a secret multitasker? Research shows it can slow our productivity by 40%. But can there be a time when it makes sense?
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Focus on Goals Not Tasks
Imagine looking back a year from now and realizing you didn’t really move closer to anything that mattered. Scary thought, right? Here’s how goal setting can make sure that never happens again.
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What I’ve Learned From GTD’s David Allen
I’ve been following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology for many years, and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with author David Allen on many occasions. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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Some Evernote Updates That Can Help Your Workflow
Your year’s about to get hectic, but Evernote just dropped some updates. Some people haven’t noticed them, but they may change your workflow.
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Helping Your Team Embrace Productive Habits
While you might consider yourself to be a productive person, what happens when you have work with other team members who may not work the same way you do?
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The Time Saving Tricks Productive People Never Share
Your to-do list is growing, and your focus is slipping—how much longer can you keep up? Learn what simple shift could stop the spiral before burnout hits.
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Use GTD and Evernote to Help Create Content
If you create content regularly, you can use the principles of Getting Things Done and the Evernote app to streamline the process.
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Why You Never Feel Like You Have Enough Time
You get the same 168 hours as everyone else, yet you still feel behind. What’s stealing your time—and how can you finally take it back?
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Why Most People Fail at GTD
What if one small habit could stop burnout before it starts? Most people think the Weekly Review is about looking back—but what if it’s really your best move forward?
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Why 74% of Workers Never Finish Their Day’s Tasks
Most of us end the day busy but unsatisfied. Why do only 26% of workers actually finish what they planned? Today, we’ll uncover the mistakes stealing your productivity.
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How Improving Your Attention Span Will Boost Your Productivity
There is increasing evidence that if you can improve your attention span, you will increase your level of productivity.
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The Hidden Time Traps Stealing Your Day
It’s easy to lose track of how you spend your time, especially when you have a busy day. Time tracking is a good way of looking for opportunities to increase your productivity.
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Why Old GTD Contexts Don’t Work Anymore
According to the “Getting Things Done” methodology, you should establish a context for every action item on your to-do list. But some of the contexts used today are very different from those used a few years ago.
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Don’t Miss These New Evernote Features
Want to get the most out of Evernote before version 11 drops? A few new tweaks can make your workflow smoother right now.
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Jumpstart Your Creativity
If you want to have more creative ideas, you need to create space for them.
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The Truth About Deadlines No One Told You
If you’re adding fake due dates to your tasks, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
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Here’s A Preview of Evernote’s New Version 11
Evernote is about to release its first major update to its app in years. Here’s a preview of three features.
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A Scheduling Trick To Boost Your Productivity
We all know that weekly planning is key to productivity, but there’s a trick to scheduling tasks that can help you increase your focus.
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How Does David Allen Capture Ideas Before They Vanish?
Ever wondered how the creator of GTD handles distractions in real life? David Allen’s simple capture method might surprise you.
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The Hidden Danger of Capturing Too Much
We know that writing things down is the core to productivity, but what should you do when there seems to be more that you capture than can ever hope to deal with?
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The Simple Weekly Habit for Better Task Management
One of the most important elements of productivity is doing a weekly review of your email, tasks, and your calendar. Yet many people resist the weekly review. Here are some ideas to motivate you.
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How to Overcome the Top 5 Productivity Obstacles
Productivity often feels just out of reach, not because of a lack of tools, but because of hidden roadblocks. Identifying these obstacles can unlock focus, energy, and consistent progress. Let’s look at the five biggest barriers and how to overcome them.
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Don’t Create A Digital Junk Drawer in Evernote
Building the right Evernote notebook system can keep you from creating a digital junk drawer. Let’s look at how to group notes, create stacks, and name notebooks so every piece of information is exactly where it’s needed.
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GTD’s David Allen on Managing Project Lists
Are you struggling to stay on top of tasks? David Allen, the author of GTD (Getting Things Done), says better project definitions can simplify decision-making and help focus on what really matters.
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How to Combine GTD and Bullet Journals
GTD or “Getting Things Done” and the “Bullet Journal” are two different systems that promise increased productivity and organization. But can they be used together?
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Does It Matter If You Have A Messy Desk?
Does a messy desk show that you are unorganized….or does it mean you are creative? It could depend on how your boss views it?
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Boost Productivity with This Simple GTD/ Evernote Workflow
Following a lot of trial and error, I’ve developed a productivity system that combines the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology with Evernote.
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Tasks You Keep Avoiding: Why We Take the Easy Way Out
There are some tasks that we always seem to put off. But with a few simple changes, you can train your brain to face those tasks head-on, make better choices, and build routines that help you follow through.
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Why Tracking Completed Tasks May Waste Time
We often worry about tracking the projects we need to work on. But what does the Getting Things Done methodology say about tracking completed projects?
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Protect Your Productivity: How to Stop Overcommitting at Work
When we think about being more productive, we often focus on routines and things you can do. But we should also focus on something we should not do.
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A Little Planning Boosts Productivity
Managing your time takes more than a vague sense of priorities or a simple list of tasks. It demands a consistent, ritualized process that keeps you focused and aligned with your daily goals.
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Evernote Productivity Hack: Open Multiple Notes in New Windows
While working in Evernote, if you want to see the contents from multiple links, you can open them in new windows.
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