Posts Tagged ‘Productivity’

The Benefits of Automation

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 when to change the light from red to green. It is done automatically… Continue reading

July 2 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: automation, email, Productivity, time, twitter | 7 comments»

Stripped GTD: 3 Habits That Make You More Productive

David Allen's Getting Things Done has been a huge help to me as I've created processes and systems for many of the things I do, be it writing, other work, or just budgeting my time so I can spend more of it doing the things I love. The problem with GTD, the snag I've hit time and time again trying to implement its practices, is that it's just so darn… Continue reading

June 15 2009 | By David | Tagged: gtd, notebook, organization, Productivity, review | 14 comments»

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 I've noticed that distractions can get the better of me. When I've planned to research… Continue reading

May 25 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: attention, concentration, distractions, Productivity | 12 comments»

How to Be More Productive In Your Business

I’m frequently asked about productivity. My clients are often desperate to be more self-disciplined, less “lazy” (their word, not mine), and want to know how to get more work done in less time. As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you wear so many hats and have so many things to do, it often seems overwhelming. As a result, some just give up, while other work non-stop, perpetually feeling like… Continue reading

May 19 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: entrepreneur, home-based-business, Lifestyle, Productivity, small business | 6 comments»

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. Continue reading

May 15 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: achievement, goal, morning, Productivity | 34 comments»

How to Head Off Small Business Fear in This Economy

This is a scary time. Everyone you know knows at least one person who has gotten downsized and new jobs are scarce. People are scared to start businesses and they’re scared to invest in their existing businesses right now. Part of it is that in an economy like this, mistakes are even more costly than before. And part of it is that people are just plain scared to lose anything… Continue reading

May 7 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: economy, entrepreneur, fear, frugality, home-based-business, Productivity, recession, small business, thrifty | 5 comments»

Know When to Unplug From the Internet

I’ve recently had a very troublesome realization about my line of work. I’m the managing editor for a few websites and a contributing editor for a few others. Websites happen to be on the Internet; a job that revolves around websites tends to require that you use the Internet. The troublesome part is that the Internet can make it very hard to get work done. Child labor laws aside, it’s sort… Continue reading

April 20 2009 | By Joel | Tagged: internet, offline, Productivity | 24 comments»

10 Affordable Pens Geeks Love

Look in the pocket or bag of any self-respecting geek and you'll find a pen. Or two. Or 12. I have about 40 pens within a 3' stretch of me where I'm writing this. Of course, I don't use all of them. They're the detritus of years of experimentation, checking out new pens all the time, in my ever-present quest to find The Perfect Pen - or at least my next… Continue reading

April 13 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: office-supply, pen, Productivity, writing | 71 comments»

An Interview with Patrick Ritchie, Author of “The Credit Roadmap”

Patrick Ritchie is the author of The Credit Road Map, an in-depth look into how the credit world works. He is a certified instructor with the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Patrick is a guest lecturer for The Ohio State University and Arizona State University MBA programs. His book is approved by the National Association of REALTORS® and is required reading in finance… Continue reading

April 13 2009 | By Art | Tagged: credit, finance, Money, Productivity | 3 comments»

Why I’m Trying to Become a Quitter

I'm one of those people who's terrible at saying no. I take on too many projects at once, and spend too much of my time doing things I'd rather not be. I get stuff done, but it's not always the best I can do, or the best way I can spend my time. That's why my newest goal, both as a professional and a person, is to be… Continue reading

April 8 2009 | By David | Tagged: Productivity, Projects, quitting, work | 19 comments»

Productivity Without Power

We live in interesting times. In the last decade, there have been phenomenal advances in computer technology. Tiny computers -- netbooks and even smartphones -- let us carry power to rival the best desktops of a decade ago, allowing us to work just about anywhere. Web 2.0 applications ranging from simple to-do lists to full-featured word processors, spreadsheets, and even graphics editors let us create, store, access, and share data… Continue reading

April 6 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: moleskine, options, paper, power, Productivity | 11 comments»

Don’t Buy a Gadget, Change a Habit (or Putting the “P” in PDA Productivity)

A few months ago as I was travelling through LaGuardia airport, I caught site of a fellow traveller with his two hands clicking away on his Blackberry. What looked a bit different was the fact that both his hands were above his head, clicking away on the keyboard as he stared upwards at the device. What was… Continue reading

April 2 2009 | By Francis | Tagged: blackberry, gadget, habit, iphone, Productivity | 10 comments»

How to Keep Burnout at Bay

I write for a number of different publications and websites, largely about the same thing – technology and the Web. Much of what I write follows a fairly similar pattern, and fits into a relatively narrow range of subjects. I love writing that kind of thing, and enjoy doing it every time I sit down to do so. Or at least, I did until about three weeks ago. Then, one morning… Continue reading

March 30 2009 | By David | Tagged: burnout, Productivity, work, writing | 5 comments»

How To Do What You Have To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It

How often do you get that lazy feeling? You know the one. It’s that heavy feeling that weighs down your entire body so the only things you really feel like doing is watching TV, surfing the Internet, or playing your Wii. Or, maybe you just feel like doing something fun instead of working, when you know you really need to get some serious work done. These are serious productivity killers… Continue reading

March 26 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: Add new tag, business, entrepreneur, Lifestyle, motivation, Productivity, small business, success | 17 comments»

How to Stay Motivated and On-Track When You’re Struggling

Maybe you’ve been trying to kick-start your business and it just hasn’t worked yet. Maybe you’ve just started but you’re already frustrated. Or maybe you’ve wanted to hit that next level for years and haven’t been able to get there. Regardless of your situation, getting motivated and on-track isn't difficult. It's staying that way that's the trick. And when you’re struggling to “make it,” sometimes it’s even harder. You find… Continue reading

March 19 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: entrepreneur, Lifestyle, mindset, motivation, Productivity, small business, success | 21 comments»