“F*cking around” means taking small breaks throughout the day, and importantly, making sure those breaks are enjoyable. The benefit of taking a lot of regular breaks is your mind and body have a chance to replenish.… Read More How F*cking Around Keeps You Productive
A new friend met up with my partner and me to walk around a man-made lake last weekend. We just moved to a new city, and she invited us out to show us what there is to do on the weekends. She showed up wearing a t-shirt that said, “You can always quit.” I’ve been… Read More You Can Always Quit
That report about not turning on your video camera during meetings intentionally left out some details. Keeping your camera off may protect you.… Read More Executives Afraid of Employees Not Turning on Their Cameras During Meetings Need to Answer Some Questions
There is no such thing as an ideal work routine, and what’s working for you may change—be prepared for it!… Read More Stuck in a Remote Work Rut? Don’t Let Your Routine Get Static
About a year ago, I gave a talk to a company that was looking for tips about working remotely. Even though the company does technology-focused work and has offices in a few different locations around the world, many of the employees were working remotely for the first time. I kicked off the talk by reminding… Read More 10 Reasons Remote Work During a Pandemic Is Not Remote Work
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
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?
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
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
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
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