Tag: productivity

Have you ever heard of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (GTD) book and system? Some people swear by it, but others think it’s too complicated. It’s actually quite simple, but for best results, it takes an investment of time to get started.…

Read More How to Really Get Things Done and Off Your Mind

I hadn’t taken a real vacation in a long time, one away from home, with a clean break from work and the computer. In the years I actually did take vacation, it was at home, where all the responsibilities still loomed. I got to relax,…

Read More The Importance of Taking a Real Vacation

I’m right in the midst of a very busy work period. Starting early, finishing late, working on weekends. It’s been hectic, first with one huge project and now a ton of smaller things to juggle, all vying for priority. One thing that I’ve learned that…

Read More Give Your Brain a Break

One way to stay focused when working is to use the Pomodoro technique. It involves concentrating on a single task for 25 minutes at a time and then taking a 5 minute break. After four Pomodoros, you get a 15 minute break. During those 25…

Read More Productivity – Focus and Organization

I have read a lot of books and articles on how to increase my productivity, which seems to be a very popular subject these days. Here’s what has worked well for me. First, I found it very helpful to set a list of 3 priorities…

Read More Productivity – Setting Priorities