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PRODUCTIVITY REPORT

BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

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Sleep-Deprived? You Can Still Be Productive, But You Have to Be Selective

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Lack of sleep doesn’t affect all tasks equally. There are some things you can still do pretty well while sleep-deprived, and others you should avoid.… Read More Sleep-Deprived? You Can Still Be Productive, But You Have to Be Selective

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

What 17,600 Calories Has to Do With Your Productivity

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Too distracted by political news to focus and get work done? It’s okay. I’ll tell you why. The answer starts with hot dogs.… Read More What 17,600 Calories Has to Do With Your Productivity

November 21, 2016November 30, 2016 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Why Are You Procrastinating? It’s Not Lack of Motivation

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A seemingly obvious reason we procrastinate is because we lack motivation. Current theories say it’s something else, though.… Read More Why Are You Procrastinating? It’s Not Lack of Motivation

September 19, 2016September 19, 2016 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

‘The Data Don’t Apply to Me!’ or Hoping for Personalized Data in an Age of Science

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How to look at productivity research in an age of personalized data.… Read More ‘The Data Don’t Apply to Me!’ or Hoping for Personalized Data in an Age of Science

July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Are We More Productive in the Morning?

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Is there any truth to the idea that we should make the most of mornings?… Read More Are We More Productive in the Morning?

June 20, 2016May 4, 2017 Jill E Duffy9 Comments

How Should You Schedule Your Breaks to Maximize Productivity?

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Breaks generally help productivity, but the details such as what we should do during them, when we should take them, and how long they should last, are key. … Read More How Should You Schedule Your Breaks to Maximize Productivity?

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 Jill E Duffy3 Comments

Productivity is Impossible Without Slack

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When we don’t cut ourselves enough slack, we sabotage our ability to work efficiently.… Read More Productivity is Impossible Without Slack

November 16, 2015November 17, 2015 Jill E Duffy4 Comments

Rainy Days Make Us More Productive

Rain, snow, and cold weather sour our moods and make us less productive, or at least that’s what most people believe. But when it’s put to the test, the opposite turns out to be true.… Read More Rainy Days Make Us More Productive

August 19, 2015November 3, 2015 Jill E Duffy5 Comments

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