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Newton’s First Law Applies to Productivity, Too
Newton's laws aren't just for physics anymore.
Everything You Should Google About a Company Before You Take the Job
There’s nothing worse than enduring an endless interview cycle, getting a job, and then realizing you’ve made a terrible mistake. Here’s what you need to know about a potential employer before you accept the job.
How to Use Mindfulness to Get More Done at Work
You don't have to light a candle and meditate to get the benefits of mindfulness at work.
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The Most Important Steps to Making an Effective To-do List
Everything you need to start your day right.
The Best Apps for Making To-do Lists and Staying Organized
Sticky notes are great. Mobile apps are better.
Use the 'Hawthorne Effect' to Increase Your Productivity
Maybe it's not so bad to feel like someone is always watching you.
How to Stay Sane at a Culty Tech Company
You're not alone and you're not crazy—you just feel that way.
Use the Eight Elements of the ‘Flow State’ to Be More Productive
Being in a "flow state" is way more than just some corporate lingo.
Glassdoor Is Less Anonymous Than Ever Before
The anonymous review site really wants to know your name.
Use Tuckman's 'Phases of Development' to Tackle Any Group Project
These phases show how a team's relationships change over time.
Beat the 'Planning Fallacy' to Be More Productive
Your optimism may be letting you down.
The Best Tools and Gadgets for Hybrid Workers
Going back and forth between the office and home is liberating, but also challenging.
Use the 168-hour Method to Track Your Weekly Productivity
You may think there aren't enough hours in the day for everything you want or need to do, but what about the week?
Apply Marie Kondo’s Method to Your To-do Lists
Ruthlessly organize your tasks so you have more time for what matters.
Turn Your To-do List Into Data to Maximize Your Productivity
You know that little tasks yield big results, but where to start?
Use the ‘5 Whys’ to Get to the Root of Your Productivity Problems
The problems you face aren't independent. You need to address their root causes.
Use the Pareto Principle to Prioritize Your To-do List
The Pareto principle sheds light on how often you work without getting anything out of it.
You Can Use Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Destress at Work
There aren't many ways to truly chill out at a stressful job, but there's at least one.
Use a ‘Jar of Awesome’ to Stay Motivated
You can adapt this trick to suit your needs—with or without a jar.