Having a healthy passion for work and life in balance can be a big productivity booster. But too often, that passion for work can veer too far into workaholic tendencies, especially for web workers. Here are a few tips to make sure your passion is productive.…
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Think differently to improve productivity
I think that many of us need to think differently about our work if we want to be productive over the long term. Here are a few things to think about if you want to be able to get more done by enjoying what you do.…
Read MoreHow to minimize the impact of 5 common distractions
The key to remaining productive is to not let the many distractions in your work day sidetrack you from your primary job. Here are a few tips for taking charge of your day and kicking a few of the most common distractions to the curb.…
Read MoreHow to be prepared for death in a digital age
Death isn't something most of us want to spend time any thinking about, but it is inevitable for all of us, and we need to think about passing on our digital assets as well as our physical and financial ones.…
Read MoreThe Indie Web: Who owns your identity?
Our online presence defines much of our identity both personally and professionally, especially for web workers. But how much of your online identity is controlled by someone else? The Indie Web movement is primarily about ownership and control over your identity.…
Read MoreTips for being a happy and satisfied web worker
It's important to be proactive and figure out for yourself how your strengths and weaknesses drive your web working preferences. You can improve your job satisfaction and make you happier in your work by finding projects and jobs that play to your strengths and preferences.…
Read More5 reasons why side projects are good business
Side projects can be businesses or just-for-fun efforts that we do in our nonworking hours. While there are some risks with taking side projects, I strongly believe that most of the time they benefit both the individual and the employer.…
Read More5 ways to pay it forward and get ahead
Most helpful folks are well-connected to a large network of people, but they don't build this network by being selfish and difficult to work with. They're usually generous and "pay it forward" in return for the help they've received from other people.…
Read MoreTake Control of Your Inbox: 9 Ways to Sort Email
I make extensive use of smart folders and tags to sort my email into logical groups that I can easily process all at once. The key is to use rules and filters that automatically sort my email without any additional intervention from me.…
Read More6 Task List Hacks to Get More Done
As part of my recent productivity kick I've been thinking about to-do lists. Better task management allows us to get more accomplished while not spending too long managing the process. Here are some suggestions to help you focus on completing tasks rather than managing a list.…
Read More10 Ways to Find More Time in Your Schedule
How much more you could get done if you had just an extra hour a day? While I can't magically transport you to Bajor, where they have 26 hour days, I can share a few tips that will help you to take control of your schedule.…
Read More15 Tips for Accomplishing More in Less Time
I'm a huge fan of anything that can make me more productive, so I'm always looking for ways to accomplish more while not killing myself doing it. It's easier to excel if you can do more than your peers while still having time to recharge.…
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