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PRODUCTIVITY REPORT

BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

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5 Unproductive Actions That Make You More Productive

When it’s time to buckle down and get a task or project done, we often assume we need to work on it undistracted and without interruption until it’s done. Focus. Put in the work. Don’t stop until it’s done. In reality, not all work works this way. Yes, we often need stretches of uninterrupted focus… Read More 5 Unproductive Actions That Make You More Productive

September 17, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Working Long Hours Linked to Cognitive Decline

In a five-year study of white collar workers, those who worked the most hours per week had lower scores on two intellect tests than peers who put in 40 hours per week.… Read More Working Long Hours Linked to Cognitive Decline

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

4 Ways to Measure Productivity of Knowledge Workers

The only way to gauge whether you’re more productive is to measure, but there aren’t any surefire ways for most knowledge worker.… Read More 4 Ways to Measure Productivity of Knowledge Workers

August 26, 2019August 25, 2019 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

On Purpose and Burnout

Reading by Mattias Uhlig, CC via Flickr

“We don’t burn out because we work. We burn out because we forget why we work. We lose sight of our goal.” I want to share a short exchange I had with someone online last week. A software developer wrote that line above. It sounds deep. It sounds like he’s getting in touch with his… Read More On Purpose and Burnout

July 29, 2019August 25, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Americans Suck at Time Off

Image of woman relaxing and using her smartphone

The U.S. government has no rules about paid time off for the private sector, employers are stingy with it, and employees don’t take it.… Read More Americans Suck at Time Off

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Let Go of Trying to Remember

Image by Henti Smith, CC, https://www.flickr.com/photos/fmgbain

Put important information into a system you trust and stop trying to store it in your head. … Read More Let Go of Trying to Remember

June 24, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Do Not Follow Productivity Advice

Seriously?

Five reasons you should throw all productivity advice out the window.… Read More Do Not Follow Productivity Advice

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

What is a Project Management App?

Project management software - Zoho Projects, Gantt chart

Project management, work management, task management, to-do app–how are they different and which one do you need?… Read More What is a Project Management App?

May 6, 2019May 3, 2019 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

‘Fear of Failure’ Is More Than Merely Emotional Worry

When real consequences are at stake, fear of failure is more than simply fear of shame. … Read More ‘Fear of Failure’ Is More Than Merely Emotional Worry

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Trick Yourself Into New Habits By Treating Them Like Tasks

Motivation: image of woman lifting weights; Image by Runar Eilertsen, CC: flickr.com/photos/runare/

Fifteen days ago, I thought about how I need to workout more often. I do workout now, but only twice a week. It’s not enough. I really should go more often. It should be easy. I have a gym membership, and the gym is located a 10-minute walk from my apartment. Or I could jog… Read More Trick Yourself Into New Habits By Treating Them Like Tasks

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

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