Time Management

How I Started Getting Up on Time

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“I’m going to need you to stop being late,” my boss said for the third time in this week as I darted myself through the front door of the company I had worked for at 10:15 in the morning. I mumbled a fake apology and got behind my desk. “Actually, I decided to give you … Read more

The Simple Habit of Scheduling Email Processing Times

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Schedule Email Processing Times

The following is a sample from my book Daily Inbox Zero: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload. Checking your email can be a productivity trap. If you want to figure out an effective email checking time for yourself, read on and learn how. Be sure to check the book for more email tips.

Habits require specificity.

You can't say, “I will check my email in the morning” and expect to follow through every single day.

Habits are built by consistently doing the same thing at the same time. The best way to empty an inbox every day is to schedule time dedicated to this task.

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The ONE Question, Email Habits, and Boosting Your Productivity for Good

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Email Habits, and Boosting Your Productivity for Good

I recently read a book called The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. The basic idea behind the book is to simplify your life and focus all your effort towards goals that make other things unnecessary or easier. In my opinion, the most important lesson of the book is something that the author introduces as a … Read more

Good Habits to Lead a More Productive Life

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Today we have a guest post from author Jamie Hill discussing some productive habits to help you live a better life. Without further ado, take it away Jamie. Having good habits in your life is extremely important if you are to make the most of your day, if you have to many bad habits your … Read more

115 Productivity Apps to Maximize your Time (Launch Week)

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We live in an increasingly digital world and it’s easy to get buried under an avalanche of information overload. One solution is to use productivity apps which can streamline our daily tasks and help us get things done. The problem? Finding just the right app for your time management needs can be a laborious process.  … Read more

6 Limiting Beliefs about Email That Kill Your Inbox Productivity

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The following is a sample from my book Declutter your Inbox: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload.  If you’re struggling to keep up with stream of messages that flood your inbox, then I encourage you to check out this book and learn how to develop the habits that lead to “daily inbox zero.” Getting … Read more

To-Do List Makeover: A Simple Guide to Getting the Important Things Done.

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One of the cornerstones of productivity is creating effective to-do lists. We all begin projects with a lot of energy, but as interruptions and distractions pile up, you can quickly lose focus. It’s easy to write a list. The hard part is to write one that helps you complete the important things. The solution is … Read more