11/22/2019
When So-Called Work Ethic Replaces Productivity, American Families Suffer
#HustleCulture Is Hurting the American Family
It turns out that doesn't have that much to do with office productivity. It does, however, have a lot to do with unhappy, overworked families.
02/16/2019
Happy errand day! Slay.
Now that we've admitted we have "errand paralysis," how do we cure it? — Quartz
To solve a problem, it's often said, one must first admit one has the problem. And admitting to a problem requires giving the problem a name. That's why the phrase "errand paralysis," coined by Anne Helen Petersen in her viral piece about "millennial burnout" published in December, was such a gift.....
12/26/2018
Prioritize, People!
I studied 5,000 people to understand what it really means to 'work smart,' and figured out how successful people get ahead without burning out — Business Insider
Morten T. Hansen is a professor in the school of information at the University of California - Berkeley. He conducted a statistical study of more than 5,000 managers and employees to understand what it really means to "work smart." He and his team found that that people who "work smart" choose key p...
12/11/2018
This is a timely read for all of the resolution makers. Slay today one step at a time.
Why You Start Things You’ll Never Finish — The New York Times
One solution: Start fewer things.
10/28/2018
A reader is a leader!
10 Best Productivity Books, According to Successful People — New York Magazine
With strategies to help you quit social media, spend less time in the office, and decide what’s actually important.
10/21/2018
Why thinking on paper is a fast way to focus | Ryder Carroll
Why thinking on paper is a fast way to focus | Ryder Carroll
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09/30/2018
A powerful morning leads to a productive day.
A 30-minute morning routine that will clear your mind and banish stress — NBC News
What you do the moment you open your eyes has more impact than you may think on setting the tone for the day.
08/13/2018
We all have stories...
How Bosses Waste Their Employees’ Time — The Wall Street Journal
Managers are often oblivious to the impact of their words and actions. Here’s how they can open their eyes.
07/22/2018
Let’s see if this catches on in the U.S.
A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result — The New York Times
A New Zealand firm reduced its workweek to 32 hours over four days, and found that workers were more productive during their time at work.
05/23/2018
A friend just sent this to me. It's very timely.
Why You Should Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
Self-criticism can take a toll on our minds and bodies. It’s time to ease up.
03/10/2018
The best thing you can do to place yourself on a road to improved health, wealth, and happiness is to get more sleep.
Sleep Factor
Thrive Global CEO and founder Arianna Huffington has long been a sleep proponent and it’s at the core of her new media and technology company, Thrive Global. She shares tips on how to getting more rest can lower stress and enhance your work performance and your life.