On days where our tools, skills and energy come together, our output seems to flow seamlessly. On other days, though, no matter how many tools we use or how many cups of coffee we consume, something seems to be blocking us from getting anything done.…
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Can Listening to Music Boost Your Productivity?
Almost everyone I know listens to music while working. When I ask them why, the reasons are varied. Some say it’s to perk themselves up as they start their workday or to drown background noise. Others claim that listening to music helps them work better.…
Read MoreIs Self-handicapping Taking Over Your Work?
Self-handicapping is finding excuses and obstacles that explain why we’re not responsible for our mistakes, failures, or poor performance. Most of us start experiencing it as students, but the habit also tends to stay with us even when we turn into capable professionals.…
Read MoreProductive Sleep: 5 Things You Should Know
Sleep happens to be one of the most important things that we do each day. How we sleep affects our memory, learning ability, mood, and health. Too little sleep can have negative effects that will last us throughout the day and interfere with our work.…
Read MoreIs it Time for a Shift in Your Work Strategy?
I am not the same worker I was last year. Too many things have happened in both my personal and professional lives that the strategies I had in the past are no longer working for me. But how do you know when things need to change?…
Read MoreWhy Distraction Blockers Don't Work in the Long Run
In my experience, there are two types of things you can use to improve your productivity. There are blockers -- things that eliminate distractions from the work you have to do. Then there are aids, which are the things that encourage us to work better.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the After-holiday Slump
When I was still a student, I found it hard to get back on track with school after the holiday break ended. …
Read MoreVid-Biz: PostSeason.TV, NeuLion, Corey Feldman
Catch the Post-Season on PostSeason.TV; MLBAM, Turner Sports and FOX Sports offer a blackout-free playoff subscription package. (paidContent) NeuLion Buys Interactive Netcasting…
Read MoreGive Your Projects a Final Polish With a Standard Checklist
Soon after I clicked the “Publish” button on my blog dashboard, I realized I had made a mistake. I’d read my post…
Read MoreHow to Eliminate Compulsive Internet Fiddling
I’m a compulsive digital fiddler. Not often, but it happens. Sometimes I get so intimidated by work that I end up procrastinating…
Read MoreEstablishing Internet-free Zones
Last Wednesday I woke up to find that my Internet connection wasn't working. While I have an alternative 3G connection, I get charged by the half-hour so being perpetually connected though it wasn't an option. Working this way was extremely frustrating at first, and it made me realize how dependent I am on the Internet. But after the initial adjustment, I found that I was actually more productive when I wasn't connected to the Internet. This happens every time my connection goes out, which is more often than I'd like. If this is the case, maybe I should consciously disconnect myself from time to time? Especially since many other bloggers have recommended it.…
Read MoreHow to Turn Productivity into a Habit
Let's face it - we are not web working machines. There are several forces that are going against our productivity. So what do we do if we can't afford to fall into an unproductive day? Here are four techniques to turn productivity into a habit.…
Read MoreClear WiMAX Network at Wall Street's Mercy
Today the Wall Street Journal finally got around to pointing out that Clearwire’s (s CLWR) plans to build out its Clear WiMAX…
Read MoreFine-tune Your RSS Subscriptions
According to a survey in 2005, only 12% of internet users know what RSS feeds are. Despite these low numbers, most of…
Read MoreMaking Time for Your Pre-work Rituals
Whether it’s vacuuming your keyboard, taking a long walk, or making a pot of coffee, you probably have a routine that you…
Read MoreCario Notebook concept: car insurance not included
From a conceptual standpoint, the Cario Notebook design is interesting and innovative. The Cario is intended to be standard notebook that you…
Read MoreUC San Diego develops 3D Virtual Reality Video App
Computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new way of mixing images and video feeds from mobile…
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