Automation is the use of control systems to control processes, reducing the need for human intervention. Putting this into context, automation is having technology do things for you so that you don’t have to. Automation is all around us. When you’re at a set of traffic lights, there isn’t a traffic light operator that decides…
Paul Dickinson
Paul Dickinson is the author of productivity blog: Live Without Work. After failing to get the results at university, he realised his current work ethic wasn't working. From then on, he has spent his time testing productivity techniques and blogging about the successes he's had.Posts by Paul Dickinson
5 Ways to Set Your Goals in Stone
Most of us set goals for our lives. Whether the goal is to climb Everest or to buy a pair of shoes, setting goals can sometimes seem like second nature to us. Even so, setting a goal doesn’t automatically mean getting the result. Sometimes goals are gradually forgotten about and fade away into…
Nap time
Napping is one of the best, most underused tools for busy people. It is frowned upon by many people and is viewing as something for the elderly and children. Mention napping and you could be seen as lazy, depressed and unwilling to work. The majority of people experience drowsiness in the afternoon and notice their…
Dealing with Distractions
We each have many distractions that keep us from getting things done. I noticed a few prominent distractions in my life this week (Twitter and Digg are taking over!) and I felt that it was time to address the problem! I know that I am capable of getting things done and achieving things but…
How to Wake Up and Instantly Achieve Something Everyday
Imagine this: you wake up and you instantly achieve something. You complete a goal, you make progress, you build momentum and you build self-esteem. You make it part of your routine and achieve something everyday, instantly.
All you have to do is tackle a goal when you wake up.
