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BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

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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 Duffy6 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

6 Facts and Myths About Productivity

Is what you think you know about personal productivity rooted in science? These six facts and myths might surprise you.… Read More 6 Facts and Myths About Productivity

November 23, 2015November 21, 2015 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

Forget Everything You Think You Know About Multitasking

Multitasking isn't bad for you afterall

Is multitasking is bad for your productivity? A growing body of research says just the opposite.… Read More Forget Everything You Think You Know About Multitasking

November 9, 2015October 26, 2015 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

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