Time Management Magazine

Tasks that Haunt You

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:14 +0000

May 20, 2013 It’s not Halloween, but I feel like a ghost theme is appropriate for this topic called Tasks that Haunt You. Hereâs why. Feeling Constantly Behind. Something that happens to all of us …

What’s your work limit?

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:57 +0000

Over at Wandering Scientist about two years ago, the blogger known as Cloud posted a graph highlighting a fascinating little observation about productivity. Charting her hours at her desk/office against actual hours worked, and also against actual work produced, she found that her optimal work week was around 45 hours. At 45 hours in her office, she produced pretty close to 45 hours worth of work. At 50 hours, however, she was only working — defined as being anything close to on-task — for 47 of those, and producing the equivalent of 45 hours of work. At 55 hours, she was still working for only 47 hours, and she was down to about 41 hours of usable stuff as she made mistakes and had to discard things.

Video – Sometimes I Work the Hardest When I Seem To Work the Least.

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:31 +0000

Video – Sometimes I Work the Hardest When I Seem To Work the Least.

Producteev Goes Free, Unveils New Features for Group To-Dos

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:38:25 +0000

Android/iOS/OS X/Web: To-do service Producteev, one of your favorite group to-do management tools, unveiled a major overhaul to its webapp today that’s aimed at making your personal to-dos easier to follow, and group projects easier to manage.

EasilyDo Tells You What to Do Before You Need to Know (or You’re Late)

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:36:38 +0000

Android: EasilyDo, the proactive personal assistant, launched for iOS a few months ago. Now the app is available for Android, and features the same proactive reminders and tools, from reminding you to make dinner reservations to suggesting you get flowers on the way home for your anniversary.

4 Reasons Why Evernote May Not Work For You

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:59:28 +0000

While Evernote zealots would have you believe Evernote is the end-all, be-all for note taking and information organization, it’s not necessary for everyone.

How to Trick Your Brain to Create a New Healthy Habit

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:59 +0000

When you begin any new self-improvement program, you’re enthusiasm is high and you’re motivated by the pleasure of what you want or the pain of what you donât want. But motivation naturally diminishes with time.

Top 10 Dropbox Tips and Tricks

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:53:56 +0000

Dropbox is an excellent file storage, synching, and collaboration tool for your computer and mobile devices. Here are a few tips and tricks.

Another Simple and Effective Method

Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:49:47 +0000

I’ve been fiddling around with some new ideas – and as usual some of them have shown pro…

3 Secrets For Doing More Of What You Love

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:55 +0000

Each of us has clutter in our lives that holds us back from becoming who we want to be and achieving what we desire. What is holding you back? What can you start doing today to begin living simply, mindfully, and passionately?

10 tips for Mastering Microsoft Outlook 2013

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:43 +0000

Microsoft’s mail and calendar software introduced new features that change the way you can zip through your inbox, calendars and contacts. These 10 tips will help you zip through your messages and agenda, and work more effectively overall…

How to Deal with Distractions that Cost You Money

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:03:06 +0000

Do you suffer from shiny object syndrome? Do you start one project only to flit to the next? Get sidetracked by some great new thing (shiny object)?

The Daily App: Orchestra — Not Your Ordinary To-Do App

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:59:34 +0000

Another day, another to-do app. They clutter the App Store, all promising miracles to improve your creativity and productivity. The gist is simple: create tasks, put them in lists, and check them off. Developers have wrung that seemingly straightforward purpose into mind-boggling variations — there’s a task management app for everyone. But I promise you: Orchestra stands out from the crowd.

Why The 40 Hour Work Week Is A Thing Of The Past – PSFK

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:49:29 +0000

Ilya Pozin, a columnist on LinkedIn asks why we are still measuring creative output in terms of hours.

Stand while you work to improve your health and productivity | Unclutterer

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:46:00 +0000

Looking for a way to increase your productivity? Try standing while your work. Your heart and mind will thank you for it.

10 Free Apps to Boost Productivity on the Road

c lauze — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:42:51 +0000

Jet-setting from city to city might seem like a dream job, but anyone who travels for a living will tell you life on the road isn’t easy. Luckily, smartphones hold an arsenal of tools for those who live nomadic lifestyles and these 10 free apps will help you stay on track…

6 Old-Fashioned Ways to Be Productive at Work

c lauze — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:29:15 +0000

If you are looking to create some productive work habits, maybe it’s time to power down the electronics and dust off some old-fashioned tools….

6 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Own Productivity

c lauze — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:08 +0000

Without even realizing it, there are things impact your work performance and here are the most common that you can control…

7 Mistakes You’re Making by Overthinking Your Productivity

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:05:04 +0000

Many people overthink their productivity. Time management shouldn’t be complex. Rather, it should simple, efficient, and lifestyle oriented. Instead of taking that next step, do you find yourself p…

Stop Checking Your Email 37 Times a Day

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:04:20 +0000

For many people, email rules their life. It dictates their daily actions. It takes up as much of their time as it wants. It follows them wherever they go. After work. In bed. And when they wake up….

Achieve Your Goals: The Simple Trick That Doubles Your Odds of Success

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:03:05 +0000

Research has revealed a simple strategy that you can use to achieve your goals. (And it has nothing to do with getting motivated).

Make Room For Family – Finding Work-Life Balance

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:04 +0000

If you can say you have a healthy work-life balance then you’re doing something right. After all, balance is a key to life. But, unfortunately, not many people can claim success in this area. Findi…

Patching Productivity Holes: New Thinking About Handling Productivity Weaknesses

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:28 +0000

In 1900, Lord Kelvin reportedly declared during an address to the British Association for the Advancement of Science, “There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement.” Just five years later, Albert Einstein burst onto the scene with a unique theoretical approach that helped firmly establish the precarious new field of study we now call quantum physics, and we’re still exploring its ramifications today.

Managing UP: Maximizing Efficiency for Your Boss’s Sake

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:01 +0000

Most people regard management as overseeing and directing the work of subordinates: giving orders, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and making sure everyone consistently produces quality output. Of course, that is a fair textbook definition.

Are you faking it?

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:49:33 +0000

Why do you want to be more productive? Really?
I read an HBR update recently, a quick note about a study coordinated by Francesca Gino and Michael I. Norton of Harvard Business School and Dan Ariely of Duke University. For quite some time, they have looked at the psychological effects of what happens when people are faking success.

Use the Yesterbox Technique to Regain Control of Your Email Inbox

Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:45:57 +0000

The never-ending pileup of emails stresses out many of us. Here’s a strategy from Zappos CEO TOny Hsieh, which might help you ditch the guilt and stress of dealing with email.

Practical Tips For Kicking Procrastination To The Curb

c lauze — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:37 +0000

They’re staring you in the face. Emails.