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BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

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Subtle Reminders Can Trick You Into Being More Productive

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How do you know what to do when you start your workday? Do you use a to-do list? Do you leave a sticky note on your computer monitor from the previous day? Do you let whatever emails are left in your inbox guide you to what to tackle first? Workers use all kinds of methods… Read More Subtle Reminders Can Trick You Into Being More Productive

June 18, 2018March 4, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

The Too-Many-Tools Problem

Some workers want the latest and greatest software. Others see a wasted resources when a team adopts too many tools.… Read More The Too-Many-Tools Problem

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Some Productivity Tips Are Drops in the Bucket, And You Should Ignore Them

Don’t get distracted by tips that make you feel busy if they don’t actually put a dent in your efficiency.… Read More Some Productivity Tips Are Drops in the Bucket, And You Should Ignore Them

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

How to Make Work Feel Like Second Nature

Increase productivity, stop procrastinating, and feel more at ease with your work by using your brain differently.… Read More How to Make Work Feel Like Second Nature

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Being Messy Is Ruining Your Productivity

No one likes to admit it, but digital clutter slows down our ability to be efficient.… Read More Being Messy Is Ruining Your Productivity

April 9, 2018May 21, 2018 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Let Workers Control These 3 Things for Greater Productivity

Workers have the potential to be their most productive only when they have agency over certain factors.… Read More Let Workers Control These 3 Things for Greater Productivity

March 12, 2018March 13, 2018 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Is One Long Vacation Better Than Many Short Ones?

Taking time off allows people to refresh and rejuvenate their personal productivity. But what’s the best strategy for how often and how long to leave the office?… Read More Is One Long Vacation Better Than Many Short Ones?

March 5, 2018March 4, 2018 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

How Maintenance Fits Into the Productivity Picture

Cultivating positive habits is key to being productive, but maintenance plays an important role, too.… Read More How Maintenance Fits Into the Productivity Picture

February 19, 2018February 13, 2018 Jill E Duffy5 Comments

Who is Responsible for Your Motivation?

Factory workers. Image by ILO Asia Pacific, CC. https://www.flickr.com/photos/iloasiapacific/

To increase worker motivation, what has to change: the worker or the job?… Read More Who is Responsible for Your Motivation?

February 12, 2018February 8, 2018 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Stop Making Choices, Focus on Decisions

Choices don’t matter, but decisions do. How can you stay productive by knowing the difference?… Read More Stop Making Choices, Focus on Decisions

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

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