Posts Tagged ‘unplug’

Unplug For Greater Productivity

We've all experienced those days when we sat down at our desk with a long list of things to do, and yet somehow hours later we realize that we haven't done much, aside from checking our emails 5 times, spending hours at Lifehack.org, and instant messaging everyone we know. For those days, when you can't seem to beat the buzz, the greatest possible way you can ensure productivity… Continue reading

June 11 2009 | By Ibrahim | Tagged: distraction, focus, paper, unplug | 25 comments»

Save Your Sanity: Have a Communications Blackout Day

Technology is great, but there can be too much of a good thing. E-mail results in faster communication, but it also leaves overflowing inboxes, spam attacks and the need for lengthy messages. RSS, Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon and instant messaging programs can also be great, if the 24/7 uninterrupted stream of information doesn’t drive you crazy first.My suggestion is that for one day each month, have a… Continue reading

January 15 2008 | By Scott H | Tagged: Communication, e-mail, internet, messaging, network, simplicity, stress, unplug | 9 comments»