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PRODUCTIVITY REPORT

BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

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8 Things Affecting Work-From-Home Productivity During Covid-19

Naming the challenges we face while working remotely during a pandemic helps us cope and have empathy for others.… Read More 8 Things Affecting Work-From-Home Productivity During Covid-19

May 26, 2020May 22, 2020 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Are Some People More Susceptible to Distractions?

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Two different types of distractions seem to effect people in the same way. What does that say about how and why we get distracted?… Read More Are Some People More Susceptible to Distractions?

July 10, 2017July 19, 2017 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

How Deadlines Produce Better or Worse Results

In a study, students ironically produced better work when they were given suboptimal deadlines. Here’s why.… Read More How Deadlines Produce Better or Worse Results

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

A Case for Leaving Work at Exactly 5

Could working less actually help you get more done? A year-long study proves it’s possible.… Read More A Case for Leaving Work at Exactly 5

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

What the Most Productive People Do Before Breakfast Doesn’t Matter

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What you do before work is not as important as why you do it.… Read More What the Most Productive People Do Before Breakfast Doesn’t Matter

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Does Being in a Good Mood Make Us More Productive?

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It’s easy to believe that being in a good mood always makes us work better, smarter, and faster. But is that always the case?… Read More Does Being in a Good Mood Make Us More Productive?

April 11, 2016April 26, 2016 Jill E Duffy4 Comments

What’s Wrong With Email? Part 2: We Get More Than We Give

With email, most people receive more than they send (Renaud, 2006). Take a minute to wrap your head around that fact, and think about whether it’s true for you. Now consider that new email messages are often obligations that carry a cost (as I noted in Part 1 of this series on email and productivity).… Read More What’s Wrong With Email? Part 2: We Get More Than We Give

January 25, 2016January 22, 2016 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Lose Weight, Gain 24 Days of Productivity

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Obese workers cost $42.29B in lost productivity. But how much personal productivity are they losing? And can they get it back?… Read More Lose Weight, Gain 24 Days of Productivity

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Can Kittens, Comedy, and Chocolate Boost Productivity?

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Pictures of adorable kittens, clips of your favorite comic doing a stand-up set, and even a little free chocolate can boost productivity. By how much? More than you probably think.… Read More Can Kittens, Comedy, and Chocolate Boost Productivity?

December 28, 2015January 4, 2016 Jill E Duffy3 Comments

Keyboard Shortcuts

How many keyboard shortcuts do you know? How many do you use? How much more efficient and productive could you be if you learned and used them more? I’m a huge proponent of using keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity. Check out some of my favorite keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac, and some essential shortcuts… Read More Keyboard Shortcuts

November 30, 2015November 25, 2015 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

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