Dumb Little Man

JANUARY 3, 2019

But the question is this: Are you really being productive with your time or is your work merely a heightened form of procrastination? The three levels of productivity: The first level of productivity is outright procrastination. It is zero productivity. The second level of productivity is work. However, it is not productive work but it is the work you use as an alibi against procrastination. It is level-up work at the very top of the productivity pyramid.

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Simple Productivity Blog

MAY 24, 2020

In a world where everything has changed, and we all have a lot more time on our hands, does productivity still matter? What passed for productivity before is not relevant, but true productivity still matters. Today we will look at what this new productivity is, and how it applies to life post-quarantine. The post Why Productivity Still Matters appeared first on Laura Earnest. Productivity

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Dumb Little Man

AUGUST 4, 2020

Here are 9 productivity tips that would make you successful in your work from home career. Work-life balance is a prerequisite for increased productivity. If you skip your mealtime, relaxation period, or sleep, it could, to a large extent, reduce your productivity.

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Dumb Little Man

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

When it comes to managing a team, whether in a corporate setting or as part of your business, productivity is one of the most important parameters of success. Building your team’s productivity should be a priority for you as a manager, mainly because when productivity goes up, it implies that your business is functioning at optimal efficiency. Encouraging collaboration among team members can help you maximize your team’s productivity.

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Dumb Little Man

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

They also have a role to play in making you productive and happy. So, here we are with a few important personal development goals that will make your life super productive and efficient. Proper time management skills will increase your efficiency and productivity.

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

That’s why we bring you 10 tips on how to organize your digital workspace, loaded with helpful productivity tools and suggestions that will serve you well even when this home-office era ends. Have you ever wondered why some of your colleagues are much more productive than others?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

How do we ensure we are, and here comes the dreaded word, productive. Today, I’m going to write about the productivity killers. Those annoying things we do that stop us being productive. This has got to be the number one productivity killer for assistants. Regular breaks are so necessary and you will find you are much more productive after a short break. From experience, I know I am much more productive when I have a list of tasks to work through.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2018

This is a session that I did at the Summit called ‘The Productive PA’ During the 25 minute video I give the viewers […]. Today I thought I Would share another session with you from last year’s Virtual Summit to give you a flavour of what to expect at our next Virtual Summit on the 22nd June.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

They’re hardly able to enjoy the slower pace, for fear that they’re not being as productive as they could or should be. If you’re currently experiencing some downtime at work, or if you’re likely to have some in the near future, here are a few ways you can use this rare period of peace productively. The post How to Use Downtime at Work Productively appeared first on Eat Your Career. productivity downtime organization

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Simple Productivity Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Productivity isn't about cute tricks nor flashy tools. This is my list of essential productivity habits (and yes, they are automatic) that make me hit peak productivity week in and out. The post Essential Productivity Habits appeared first on Laura Earnest. ProductivityInsert Link] It's a matter of buckling down and getting your work done. But that doesn't mean that there aren't things that help.

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In this article, you’re going to learn how music affects your productivity and how you can use it to your advantage. Fast-tempo instrumental music is best for crushing work and staying on the productivity train. See Also: This Type Of Music Can Increase Your Productivity. To be productive, you have to clear the way for the magic to happen. The post How Music Affects Your Productivity appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Lifehacks Productivity

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 29, 2018

During October’s Virtual Summit I will be showing our attendees 20 pieces of technology that can help with productivity for Assistants. As we have so much to do and the workload is never ending I thought I would share my productivity tools and tips for Assistants. Core Competencies Featured Time Management Virtual Summit admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Productivity Virtual Assistant

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 19, 2020

For most of us, “productivity” is something positive, desirable, even healthy —especially when it comes to work. But productivity also has a dark side, which I’ve been experiencing more and more recently. Toxic Productivity is so insidious, it often goes unchecked for long periods. If you want to learn how to work effectively while under stress, you first need to understand what Toxic Productivity is and how to avoid it. Think of productivity as a spectrum.

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

I've used this principle in other areas of my life, always with the same result: a boost in productivity and creativity. The post Boost Productivity by Simplifying Spaces appeared first on Laura Earnest. Deliberate Living ProductivityMany years ago I saw the effect of simplifying spaces in my home. By taking away the immediate choices my daughter had for activities, she was able to settle quicker and play longer.

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Simple Productivity Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

The post The Journey of Productivity appeared first on Laura Earnest. ProductivityIt's really interesting to me that people invariably understand that in order to get to a destination, you have to have some idea where it is. Once that is known, a strategy for getting there is decided on. In the old days, it was a map and/or turn by turn directions. Now we use GPS to do the work for us.

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Dumb Little Man

MARCH 18, 2020

With technological innovation advancing at breakneck speed, there are now a variety of ways that AI can be utilized to enhance your productivity. There are a number of ways that you can use AI for productivity. This is where AI can be of real benefit in terms of productivity. Advances in AI and software intelligence is enabling businesses to personalize their products and services better. Productivity Technology Workplace NLP

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Dumb Little Man

JULY 30, 2019

These days, by the time I look up after finishing one assignment, it’s already nighttime and I can’t help but wonder if there is a way to break this productivity slump and complete all the tasks on my to-do list faster. To answer my own question, I usually follow these eight nifty tips to staying productive. See Also: How Music Affects Your Productivity. Bottom line: Any type of tea breaks my productivity slump.

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Simple Productivity Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

One of the best ways that you can boost your productivity at the computer is to learn the keyboard shortcuts for some of the most commonly used actions. The post Boost Productivity In Excel appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., Productivity Simplification

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Simple Productivity Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

A reader asked me for help on being productive when you''re limited. Today we will look at adapting productivity techniques so you can get as much done as possible, whatever your limitation might be. The post Adapting Productivity with Limitations appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., Productivity

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 6, 2019

Before we dive into our list of productivity tools, I want to spend a few minutes talking to you about the importance of keeping up with the latest technology. Firstly it makes us more productive – can you imagine still using a typewriter for your minutes, carbon copy paper for anything that needs to be […].

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Happy and productive employees help a company to grow. This is one good reason why every company owner or supervisor should take the time to motivate their employees and boost their productivity. Below, we’ll share super effective strategies to increase productivity in the workplace. Companies can increase productivity by using modern software. Introducing awards, for example, highly encourages everyone to be more productive.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 18, 2014

by A software engineer reached out to me last week to let me know about an app she and her partner developed to increase their own productivity as they worked on their start up. They are offering the app to 10,000 people for free, people who truly want to be more productive. The post Productivity App appeared first on Clutter Coach. Cool Stuff Effectiveness Productivity

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Dumb Little Man

MARCH 9, 2020

It’s either you put in an extra number of hours or find smart work productivity tips to working hard. Productivity and Motivation. You are more productive when you feel motivated. If you are doing something you love and you are good at it, your productivity will boost exponentially. So if you are wondering about how to be productive at work, then find or create your ‘signature strengths’! Avoid the lure of hyper-productivity and quit multi-tasking.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 14, 2016

by A software engineer reached out to me last week to let me know about an app she and her partner developed to increase their own productivity as they worked on their start up. They are offering the app to 10,000 people for free, people who truly want to be more productive. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Productivity App appeared first on Clutter Coach. Cool Stuff Effectiveness Productivity

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Here are four of them that I’ve found especially useful for maximizing productivity. Here are four of them that I’ve found especially useful for maximizing productivity. Your Einstein window is the time of the day when you’re the most mentally alert and productive. You can get more productive hours out of your day by designing your sleep schedule around this critical window. See Also: 10 Productivity Musts for Freelancers .

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Dumb Little Man

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Almost everyone is struggling to find the right strategies to increase productivity. Unfortunately, however, not all of these productivity tricks work for everyone, especially since people’s priorities and needs vary. Below, you’ll find three amazing strategies that can increase your focus, productivity, and time. It’s common for people to confuse business with productivity. They think that if they do a lot of work, they’re productive.

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Simple Productivity Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. The post Productivity Tool Overview: Pomodoro appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., ProductivitySome days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through.

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Simple Productivity Blog

JUNE 29, 2015

Over the past month we have looked at various productivity methods and when to apply them. The post Presenting The Productivity Toolbox appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., ProductivityToday I present to you a handy sheet that summarizes everything, with room to add your own favorite tools.

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Did you know that you can use music to boost productivity? Often overlooked, optimizing your sound environment is a great hack for improving productivity and staying focused. Keep track of your productivity and how it felt for each type. Remember, you aren’t trying to figure out what sounds or music you enjoy the most, but what helps you be the most productive. In any case, you now have your Productivity Sound (PS). How To Lifehacks Productivity PS

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Dumb Little Man

APRIL 15, 2019

Everybody wants to be successful, sexy, and productive. However, in order to be productive, you should experience some painful mistakes. In this post, I want to share a list of 7 productivity mistakes that I’ve made over the years. It’s better that you accept that productivity and productive life is a journey – a never-ending one. It wasn’t the cleverest use of my time and wasn’t productive either. Productivity

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Dumb Little Man

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

When you have a lot of things to work on, maintaining your productivity level can be a struggle. If this sounds exactly like you, here are some of the way you can boost your productivity. To make sure these things don’t block your productivity, it’s a good idea to store them in dedicated folder racks and holders. See Also: 7 Great Productivity and Time Management Tools to Keep You On Track. See Also: 10 Productivity Musts for Freelancers.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Core Competencies Featured Writers admin administrators assistants Competencies EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant ProductivityAs assistants, managing details to ensure things run smoothly is a big part of what we do. We take pride in our detail-oriented nature as it relates to all that we produce, from professional email correspondence to travel arrangements to company-wide projects and initiatives.

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Simple Productivity Blog

JUNE 1, 2015

I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. The post Productivity Tool Overview: Autofocus appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., ProductivitySome days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 29, 2016

What better way to live than having fun and being productive at the same time? Fun productivity techniques enable you to both enjoy the moment and be more productive for the rest of your life. I’ve tried out a lot of productivity techniques and all of them ended up boring, even for productivity nerds like me. Here are 4 fun ways to improve your productivity and focus: Make Everything Into a Challenge to Motivate You. Fun Productivity Writing WPM

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Simple Productivity Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Productivity is not simply just about how you do your work. Peak productivity takes into account your physical state, distraction level, energy, and organization. Today we will look at 20 essential productivity tips for your daily life. But there is a lot to be gained from working smarter, and that means I have to take into account all of the areas of my life in order to hit peak productivity with minimal effort. Productivity aff

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Simple Productivity Blog

JUNE 18, 2014

Anything that distracts you from the task at hand is counter to productivity. Have you ever considered how any discomforts in your environment is negatively affecting your productivity? Just like an itch that can''t be scratched, a little discomfort can grow in our minds until we completely derail our productivity. The post Comfort and Productivity appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. Productivity Simplification

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Simple Productivity Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Today we''ll take a look at minimal software, what it means for your productivity, and how to get rid of it. The post Productivity and Minimal Software appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., Productivity Simplification I recently upgraded my home laptop. My old computer was struggling with lack of memory, and attempts to upgrade the memory had failed.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the era of constantly churned out applications, the only thing that can make you stand out from the crowd is a Minimum Viable Product. It is a lot of people coming together and putting their heads together to create a product that will, in turn, be accepted by the market. An MVP is a product that provides the basic core functionality to its users without any of the sophisticated trimmings on top. So here is a guide on how to build a minimum viable product.

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Simple Productivity Blog

JUNE 15, 2015

I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. The post Productivity Tool Overview: ABC-123 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., ProductivitySome days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through.

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Dumb Little Man

JULY 10, 2019

As a matter of fact, it turns out that handwriting can boost your productivity in a number of different ways, making this activity much more useful than sheer typing. Longhand writing is obviously beneficial, but how does it make people more productive? Handwriting makes it easy to test a number of alternatives in no time, thus, helping you to prepare and launch professional projects very productively. It can help you stay productive in the long run.

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Dumb Little Man

OCTOBER 31, 2019

To be more successful in our lives, it’s easy for us to look at productivity gurus and sleep-hacking entrepreneurs for answers. A happy employee is a productive employee. Taking yourself as far away from the working world as possible, outside of office hours, is a way of making yourself more productive, more personable, and more satisfied during office hours. The post How to Increase Productivity by Switching Off and Getting Cozy appeared first on Dumb Little Man.

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Dumb Little Man

DECEMBER 17, 2018

To save you from the hard work of coming up with the right gifts for your friends, family, and co-workers, we’ve put together this list of great holiday gift ideas that won’t just make them healthy but productive, too. Our gift suggestions are divided into two categories so you can easily navigate through the products. Made from pure Magnesium Sulfate, this product works really well in easing stiffness and relieving stress. Productivity.

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

In 2014 I decided I wanted to release monthly productivity forms with a seasonal theme. So to that end, I will be releasing a new set of productivity forms every month. Enjoy the bounty of the harvest with a bounty of productivity! (If The post November Productivity Form Released appeared first on Whole Life Productivity. Forms ProductivityFun tools make it more likely I will use them, and honestly, I get bored with the plain old print and line forms.

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