150 Shares Having every intention to do something is a wonderful notion, but it doesn’t get things done. In fact, it barely acts as a catalyst any longer. That’s because the world has opened up more and more over the past few years, and there is so much more that we would like to do that the matter of intention is compromised by the lack of attention we can give any one thing. Essentially, we’re swamped. It’s been said that there is a certain power behind having intent. In fact, Dr. wayne Dyer wrote... More »
504 Shares So you’ve decided to start writing on your iPad, be it the original model or the shiny new iPad. You’ve made the call to use it not just as a consumption device, but as a creative device. You begin to look for the usual suspcets, but Word doesn’t exist for the iPad and Apple’s Pages is something you could probably avoid if you’re willing to look around a little bit. Or…you could just take a look below and get a taste of what I consider to the 5 best writing apps for... More »
81 Shares If you’ve been a reader of Lifehack for any length of time, first off – thank you. Secondly, you’ve probably noticed that we have a wide variety of guest contributors who offer up tips, tricks, tutorials and more. But have you ever thought about contributing yourself? If you have and you’re looking to do so, we’re always on the lookout for fresh material. And this piece here will let you in on how to write for us here at Stepcase Lifehack. The Application Process Everyone who wants to write for us here... More »
14 Shares I’ve always known the folks behind Brain Toniq were into getting things done, but I had no idea that they were going to build a secret weapon to create a “no BS” approach to do so. But they have, and it’s a pretty compelling system. Here’s what The Secret Weapon is, as described by its creators: The Secret Weapon is a free organizational methodology for both professional and personal aspects of life that re-organizes emails, ideas, and every to-do big and small into one system that stays synchronized across a person’s computers... More »
103 Shares There has been plenty of discussion online and off about how a calendar fits into one’s productivity system. The general rule of thumb is that scheduled appointments should go in your calendar, while tasks and the like should go into whichever task management system you use. What often gets lost in the discussion is what appointments should go into your calendar in order to best maximize your time and ensure you’re making progress on the things you really want to be doing. One of the best ways to do this is to... More »
225 Shares While it’s true that we all have the same amount of time in each day, there are ways we can better use the time we have to make it feel like we have more of it. That’s why others are able to get more out of their day than others. But there’s no reason why we all can’t have the appearance of more hours and minutes in our day. It just takes implementing a few simple tips each and every day to see that it happens. Here are 6 tips that you... More »
32 Shares The latest of our Lifehack Deals is one that offers our Mac-using readers a chance to add some stellar apps to their Mac that will help them create more effectively and efficiently. And that’s exactly the kind of thing we want to bring to our Lifehack readers. This time around, we have 7 Mac apps for only $50 – a savings of 86% – that will make your machine more productive than ever. And it won’t put a huge dent in your pocketbook, either. The Mac Designer Bundle has some serious efficiency... More »
161 Shares We’re all tired once the workday ends on Friday. All we want to do is go home and get our weekend started, forgetting about what we need to do at teh office until we return on Monday. But how often do we have a weekend where we are free to do what we want – and not what we need to do? Think about it. You get home on a Friday night, sit down to have some dinner and then chill out for the rest of the evening. Then you get up... More »
87 Shares This week saw the beginning of Lent, which is described as follows: “Lent is the Christian observance of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday.” Traditionally, during the time of Lent those who observe it either do something consistently or give up something that they know is detrimental to them – or is a habit they;d like to eliminate. Common things include smoking, drinking or eating junk food. But we;re in the 21st century now, and perhaps it’s time we look at a few of the things that in today’s... More »
157 Shares The sound of silence. It’s what many of us yearn for when working. We try to get away from all of the noise and distractions of our surroundings and get to a place – whether natural or virtual – to achieve that quiet space we long for. But that’s not necessarily the best thing for you to do. I’m not suggesting that you attempt to do your work in a noisy coffee shop or while your co-worker is playing loud music, but what I am suggesting is that you learn to work... More »
64 Shares There are so many people that just won’t get out of their email application to manage tasks. While this has been a problem in the past, new solutions like Asana and Flow allow for email and task management to be integrated within the task management solution. In many cases, the person who doesn’t want to go into the task manager can simply respond and check off tasks via email, removing a lot of the friction that can happen in a team environment. But there’s a new kid on the block that actually... More »
24 Shares (Editor’s Note: This is a featured post in our ongoing series “30 Days With…”, which outlines the use of a productivity tool, service, or product that we have used for the past 30 days. We want to provide our readers with an in-depth view of tools and products that they are interested in, provide them our thoughts anod offer ways to use these products faster and better. Enjoy.) When I was working independently, I really didn’t have much need for a task manager that could handle communication and collaboration across the miles.... More »
68 Shares We’ve mentioned AwayFind here before at Lifehack, which is one of the best tools you can use to “lifehack” your email. Today the service amped up its lifehacking skills with the arrival of AwayFind Recommendations — and they’ve also unveiled a way for you have the best of the service…for free. For those of you unfamiliar with AwayFind, here’s what the service does for you and your ever-expanding email inbox: AwayFind is a web application that finds and delivers timely email messages. When a timely message arrives in your inbox, AwayFind will... More »
81 Shares I’m going to cut to the chase here. Why should Valentine’s Day be the only day where you show your significant other how much you love and care for them? Why shouldn’t you do it each and every day of the year – making sure you take a little time to remind them of how much they mean to you? There’s really no reason why you can’t make every day Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t take too much effort, and by getting started today with a rotuine that you can carry throughout the... More »
97 Shares Valentine’s Day marks a day or fresh romance for some and also offers the opportunity for the rekindling of romance for those who’ve been in relationships for some time. With everyone having such busy lives in this day and age, coming up with creative and fresh date ideas is a challenge. There’s no reason why Lifehack can’t offer a “love hack” or two every once in a while, and today is a perfectly appropriate day to do so. Rather than just suggest one or two “love hacks” on Valentine’s DAy, we’re going... More »
