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Recent Personal Productivity Articles
5 Reasons to Stop Checking Facebook at Work
A handful of studies confirm what you likely already suspected: Your Facebook habit is hurting you--in more ways than one. Read more
Time's A-Wastin' (And You're Probably Wasting Time)
Most of us don't feel we are using our time well--and we're right. We need to put ourselves on time budgets. Read more
7 Qualities of Uber-Productive People
They work hard, and they work smart. But highly productive people also tend to think about their work differently from everyone else. Read more
Up Your Productivity--Not Your Hours
Before you spend another hour at the office, consider if it will be time well-spent. Here's how. Read more
Project a Successful Image: 7 Ways
It's a challenge being a winner if people think you're a loser. Here's how to improve the way you are perceived. Read more
3 Ways Lateness Could Blow Up Your Business
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has a reputation for being late. You really don't want to be like her. Read more
Stealing Time: How Highly Productive People Get More Done
You can get discouraged by all the things that take minutes here and there from your day--or you can steal some of that time back. Read more
9 Hidden Qualities of Stellar Bosses
What your employees see you doing matters. But often it's what they can't see that matters more. Read more
5 Reasons to Get Your Hands Dirty
This exec spent nine months doing every job at his company before becoming CEO. What he learned helped him triple revenue in five years. Read more
8 Ways Happy People Are Different From Everyone Else
Want to be happier? Steal a page from the perennial optimist's playbook. Read more
Be a More Gracious Leader: 12 Ways
People follow strong leaders with drive and ambition. But these 12 actions of grace will make you a leader worthy of following. Read more
How to Spark a Great Idea: 5 Steps
There is a simple method for creating great ideas. And it really works. Read more
3 Rules to Work By: Elizabeth Grace Saunders
This time-management whiz says the real reason entrepreneurs feel time-strapped is simple: They honor everyone else's priorities. Here's how to change the wa... Read more
Are You Too Productive?
There is such a thing as too much productivity and efficiency, say neuroscientists, at least when it crowds all play out of your day. Read more
Secret to Increased Productivity: Don't Come to the Office
If your employees don't work from home, you're missing out on tons of benefits. Guidelines to make a work-from-home program work. Read more
Feeling Stuck? 3 Ways to Get Moving
Do you feel like you have stalled or reached your limit? Here are three ways to break through and get things moving onward and upward. Read more
World's Simplest Ways to Stay Energized
Sometimes motivation comes from the most basic things--like a good cup of coffee or walk outside. Or some wine. Read more
6 Business Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier
Tired of apps that are just a waste of time? Ryan Holmes, CEO of HootSuite, shares his 6 favorite apps that actually help boost productivity. Read more
Pushing Through the Tough Stuff: 7 Tips
It's when things get bad that we're most likely to be procrastinate. Don't be tempted. Read more
Feeling Sidetracked? 10 Biggest Time-Wasters
If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you've got to have a laser-like focus, something that's harder to do now than ever before. Read more
Make Every Day More Productive: 6 Tips
I love new beginnings. But getting tons of stuff done--well--is much more fulfilling. Here's how I do it. Read more
3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Productivity
An expert in behavioral economics reveals how human nature could be working against you--and how you can get back on track. Read more
How the Most Productive Bosses Spend Their Day
A McKinsey Quarterly study of bosses around the world reveals tips for a satisfying and productive day. Read more
The Real Reason Your Inbox Is Overflowing
Sure, there are lots of tools that promise to solve your email woes. But to truly fix the problem, look at the root cause. Read more
Train Yourself to Be an Optimist: 4 Steps
Optimistic people are happier, healthier, more successful, and have longer lives. You can be one of them. Read more
3 Ways to Manage Your Impatience
Are you frustrated with your own impatience and the pace of others? Here are three ways to cope and make time your friend. Read more
4 Easy Stress Busters
You need peace of mind to work efficiently and make smart decisions. Get back some of your sanity--and productivity--with these tips. Read more
Productivity Tip: Fine-tune Your Focus
Use these three simple steps to increase productivity at work and boost your accomplishments. Read more
Productivity Tip: Crank That Music!
Start-up mode can be a lonely time for driven entrepreneurs. Music can be a perfect companion to keep you energized. Here's the case for keeping some "flava'... Read more
5 Things I Resolve Not To Do in 2013
Half of New Year's Resolutions fail within six months. Time to figure out what not to do instead. Read more
A Simple Spreadsheet for Motivation & Versatility
When an absent employee nearly brought operations to a halt, our company embarked on a mission to teach workers more skills. Here's how we did it. Read more
7 Ways to Be a Stress-Free Workaholic
The complexity, competitiveness, rate of change, and communication overload of modern business life mean one thing: If you want to win, you've got to learn t... Read more
Secret to More Refreshing Weekends
The busiest and most successful people use this strategy for restorative weekends to keep burnout at bay, according to author Laura Vanderkam. Read more
5 Magical Tips for Achieving Your Goals
Do you fail at achieving your most significant goals? Chances are, you are missing these vital strategies. Read more
