The Pomodoro Technique: What It Is & How It Boosts Productivity

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Are you someone who struggles with productivity and maximizing your time? I know how difficult it is to stay focused and efficient in our daily lives. That’s why I’d like to tell you about a technique that has been extremely beneficial to many of my students, team members, and myself: the Pomodoro Technique. We’ll look … Read more

How Scheduling Downtime Improves Productivity

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We all know how important productivity is when it comes to getting things done and achieving our goals, but scheduling downtime is just as vital. Downtime isn’t just leisurely activities like scrolling through social media. It’s using periods of unstructured time to rest and reset the mind by engaging in activities that don’t require focused … Read more

How to Use Parkinson’s Law to Get More Done in Less Time

Work expands to fill the period of time available for its completion. If you’re into productivity, you’ll know this proverb as Parkinson’s Law. This interesting statement was made by Cyril Northcote Parkinson[1], the famous British historian and author, in 1955—first appearing as the opening line in an article for The Economist and later becoming the … Read more

22 Tips for Effective Deadlines

Unless you’re infinitely rich or prepared to rack up major debt, you need to budget your income. Setting limits on how much you are willing to spend helps control expenses. But what about your time? Do you budget your time or spend it carelessly? Deadlines are the chronological equivalent of a budget. By setting aside … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Working From Home: How to Embrace Them All

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In the digital age, where rapid internet connections, sophisticated project management tools, and seamless video conferencing have become the norm, the concept of working from home has evolved. It’s no longer just a makeshift arrangement; it’s as efficient and effective as being in an office. A 2022 survey[1] highlighted this trend, revealing that 54% of … Read more