A comprehensive selection of self improvement articles, focusing on Productivity from writers around the world

Why You Need to Do Less, Not More, to Be Truly Productive

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Can you try too hard to be productive?

There are plenty of books, articles, and blog posts full of tips to help you squeeze just a little bit more productivity into your day. Maybe you’re trying to cut out TV, or you’re listening to War and Peace on your commute, or you’ve started writing a novel in your lunch breaks…

Of course, all of those can be great ways to make the most of your time. But it’s easy to go too far. If you cram every minute of your day with “productive” activity, you may well end up less productive overall. Continue reading →

How to Complete (or Junk) an Unfinished Project

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Erin Falconer

So that brilliant new idea that washed over you in a hot rush of genius? It didn’t feel so hot once you put in a few hours. That big assignment that you fueled with caffeine and shook your finger at pointedly? It paid no mind to your stern threats of completion. You’re left sitting at your desk (your couch) with a cold keyboard, a warm remote, and a stomach full of gummy bears. Continue reading →

7 Ways Procrastination Can Stunt Your Business Growth

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Procrastination. It affects us all from time to time. Procrastination isn’t a terribly bad thing depending on what you’re putting off, but if you operate a business, it is something you must avoid as often as possible. If you’re not careful, procrastination will leave your business stuck in neutral. Continue reading →

How to Find Time to Exercise – However Busy You Are

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Erin Falconer

We all know we should get more exercise … but most of us don’t manage to be nearly so active as we want to be.

It’s easy to blame busy lives. If your boss expects long hours – or you run your own business, or you’re a stay-at-home parent – it can feel like there really is no time at all in your day for exercise. However busy you are, exercise is important. Continue reading →

8 Ways To Maintain Your Productivity After a Long Day at The Office

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Sometimes it’s easy to go into “lazy” mode when you leave work. You might be tempted to hit the couch and turn on the TV the minute you get home. Instead, you know you should be doing useful things like reading, cleaning your garage, or grocery shopping. The following are some tips to avoid the temptation of slacking off after a long day at work. Continue reading →

Could Productivity Be Taking Over Your Life?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Now that you’ve been bitten by the productivity bug, it’s hard to stop. You remember how great it felt to finally have that sense of achievement – to know that your life was going somewhere. You think that if only you could be just a bit more productive, things would be even better. Continue reading →