Tag: Productivity Tips
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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.
