Define Goals with 20 Questions
There comes a time in every examined life where you have to stop and say "What am I trying to do?" Here are some questions to help you answer that.
The Dreaded Productivity Slump
I've had a rough couple of months, and my productivity has taken a hit. It reminded me of a week years ago. Read on for the description, and what I did:
It was the week from hell: a situation with a family member threatened to sever a relationship, I was recovering from a vertigo-inducing double ear infection, and my daughter picked up a virus that caused her to vomit for 9 hours. Then work went to you-know-where in a handbasket, and we went on vacation. I spent the next two weeks trying to catch up, unsuccessfully.
It was the week from hell: a situation with a family member threatened to sever a relationship, I was recovering from a vertigo-inducing double ear infection, and my daughter picked up a virus that caused her to vomit for 9 hours. Then work went to you-know-where in a handbasket, and we went on vacation. I spent the next two weeks trying to catch up, unsuccessfully.
Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best.
Perfectionism is a deadly enemy of productivity. Whether it is self-imposed, or imposed by others, the quest to get things absolutely right is a waste of energy and time.
How to Print on Sticky Notes
I love sticky notes. I love that they can be moved around. I like using them for quick task lists and reminders of routine items. I don’t love rewriting things. I thought, “wouldn’t it be nice if I could print on them?” I figured out how to print on sticky notes, and today I’ll talk about how I do it.
Conquering Pinball Brain
There are times when thinking can feel like a slog through molasses. And then there are times when thinking is like careening off walls and bouncing everywhere. This is pinball brain and it may feel more productive, but the rapid-fire chain of thoughts is moving too fast to truly engage with. You can take steps in conquering pinball brain, though, and restore your calmness.
Launchy: The Must-Try Application Launcher
I have been using Launchy for many years. It's a great little application and saves me time every single time I use my computer.
Podcast Episode 66 – My Top 10 Productivity Methods
Productivity doesn’t happen consistently by itself. Consistent productivity is about applying techniques that can be learned and knowing yourself. Today we will talk about these. This is Episode 66 - My Top 10 Productivity Methods.
Stop Doing These Things For Better Productivity
As I think about what I have learned about productivity, I came up with a list of things I had to stop doing to be more productive.
Cut Your Typing with Breevy
I dislike wasted effort. Typing the same thing over and over again is wasted effort. Breevy saves me that effort.
How Software Abuse Affects Productivity
Software abuse is when you take a program and make it do things it was never intended to do. This often results in slow computers, incomplete data, and bad analysis. It also means poor productivity.