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productivity

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Reset and Reengage: Creating Sustainable Productivity After Time Off

Lesley Cooper, founder and CEO of WorkingWell, examines how leaders can maximize the benefits of employee time off by creating structured strategies for post-break reintegration. Cooper argues that sustainable productivity depends on balancing workload, supporting resilience and reconnecting teams to shared purpose, ensuring that the energy gained from breaks translates into long-term performance.
By Lesley Cooper
Laura Mae Martin

Productivity Advice From the Expert Who Coaches Google Executives: Q&A

"You cannot wait for conditions to be perfect in order to stabilize yourself. I’ve suggested that people give meditation a chance."
By Refugio Garcia
A female service employee working in Delhi and living in Noida, India works from home.

India, Singapore, and Canada Were the Countries With the Most Employees Working from Home

Full-time employees around the world worked 1.5 days from home per week on average as of early 2022, and companies appear to be warming up to more remote work.
By Courtney Vinopal
We all aspire to be remarkable at what we do.

The Self-Described Daily Routines of History’s Most Prolific Minds

By Thomas Oppong
Enthusiasm is common. Commitment is rare.

Psychological Secrets to Hack Your Way to Better Life Habits

By Thomas Oppong
I’ve been blessed to meet a lot of wonderful people who I’ve learned a lot from.

22 Life Lessons I Learned From My Mentors That Every Person Should Know

By Darius Foroux
Are you proactive?

50 Ways Happier, Healthier, and More Successful People Live on Their Own Terms

By Benjamin Hardy
Having a hard time focusing lately?

Your Ability to Focus Has Probably Peaked: Here’s How to Stay Sharp

By Nir Eyal
It used to be that I would check email first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed.

A Mindful Guide to Email in 20 Minutes a Day

By Leo Babauta
One thing is sure: No one wants to be an unproductive person.

The Habits of Unproductive People You Don’t Want to Copy

By Darius Foroux
Do everything possible to put yourself in a box and reduce the number of decisions you need to make in a day.

How to Make Every Minute of the Day Count by Dramatically Reducing Decisions

By Auren Hoffman
Who do you want to be? What character traits would make you proud of yourself? What’s the best version of you?

This Is the Deadly Sin That Makes Life Awesome: 3 Proven Secrets

By Eric Barker
If you want to make your morning routine stick, focus on making it a habit.

If Your Morning Routine Isn’t Working, This Will Help You Fix It

By Thomas Oppong
It can take up to 25 minute just to regain focus after being distracted.

The Science of How to Stay Focused: Psychology, Slow Habits, and Chewing Gum

By Jory MacKay
Spending your whole day bouncing between meetings makes for a busy day, but not a productive one.

Maximize Your Workday Productivity With the Rule of Four

By Andrew Merle
It’s not enough to show up to work on time, and do a good job.

Do These Things After Work Everyday and You Will Achieve Anything You Want in Life

By Thomas Oppong
Reading is a good guide to what makes a good day.

10 Books for Unaccomplished Adults Who Wants to Start Living a Successful Life

By James Altucher
Here’s how I keep myself fully-focused.

10 Unconventional Ways I Achieve Full Focus

By David Kadavy
I have finally found the answer.

Wake Up With This 9-Minute ‘Snooze’ Ritual

By Andrew Merle
People tend to categorize themselves as “morning people” or “night people,” but when you only sleep 4 hours a night, the two categories lose meaning.

The Secrets of How CEOs Sleep for Only 4-5 Hours and Run Huge Companies

By Robbie Friedman
Try taking a more strategic approach to weekends.

Here’s a Recipe for a Great Weekend

By Andrew Merle
The success of the elite worker will depend upon that person’s ability not to get things done.

Productivity Isn’t About Getting Things Done Anymore

By David Kadavy
You’re already paying for the knowledge you need but don’t have yet.

WTF? I Just Spent $1,207.40 on Books?

By Shane Parrish
A statue of Confucius, Beijing.

Two Secrets to the Good Life, Backed By Ancient Wisdom and Research

By Eric Barker
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