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Productivity Methods
Time Management
The Pomodoro Technique: Working in Focused Sprints
The Pomodoro Technique is one of the simplest and most effective time management methods. Work in focused 25-minute sprints with structured breaks to improve concentration, beat procrastination, and maintain quality throughout your day.
#pomodoro technique#time management#focus
Data Visualization
Business Intelligence
Building Your First Business Dashboard: A Non-Technical Guide
Learn how to build an effective business dashboard without technical expertise. Focus on the metrics that matter, create early warning systems, and make better decisions with at-a-glance visibility.
#dashboards#business metrics#KPIs
Business Strategy
Automation
How to Calculate ROI of Automation
Learn how to properly calculate the return on investment for business automation, including time savings, error reduction, scalability benefits, and the hidden factors that really matter.
#ROI#automation#business case
Efficiency
Workplace Systems
The Hidden Cost of Poor Systems: Cognitive Fatigue in the Workplace
Poor workplace systems create cognitive fatigue through countless small friction points. Learn how to recognise and address the invisible tax on your team's mental resources.
#cognitive fatigue#workplace systems#business efficiency
Efficiency
Data Management
The First Step to Business Efficiency: Sort Your Data Out
Before investing in new software or processes, address the foundation: disconnected spreadsheets and data silos that slow everything down.
#data organisation#business efficiency#spreadsheets
Productivity
10 Quick Ways to Improve Productivity and Efficiency
Bite‑sized actions you can take right now to do more and do it better — improve both productivity and efficiency with simple, practical changes.
#productivity#efficiency#quick‑tips
Productivity Methods
Workflow
Benefits of Using a To-Do List
A to-do list may look simple, but it helps you offload mental load, organise priorities, reduce stress, and stay motivated. Using one daily can make a real difference to your output and mindset.
#to-do list#productivity#time management
Productivity
Automation Tools
Easy Wins: Using Zapier to Automate Admin Tasks
Zapier lets you connect the apps you already use to remove repetitive tasks, reduce manual data entry, and free up time. Here are straightforward automations that almost any admin/business can set up quickly.
#Zapier#automation#admin efficiency
Productivity
How AI Makes Inbox Zero Truly Achievable
While Inbox Zero has always been a strong email management concept, modern AI tools can take much of the burden off your shoulders—sorting, prioritising, summarising, and even protecting your privacy as you aim for an organised inbox.
#inbox zero#AI#email automation
Productivity
Learning
How Fast Should I Listen To Audiobooks?
Choosing the right speed for listening to audiobooks can boost learning and enjoyment. Faster than 1× works—if you pick the right books, adjust gradually, and listen with intention.
#audiobooks#listening speed#retention
Productivity
How to Move from a Written To‑Do List to a Digital To‑Do List
Transitioning from paper to digital for your to‑do lists can unlock synchronization, automation, collaboration and scalability—this guide walks you through the shift step by step.
#to-do list#digital tools#workflow change
Productivity Tools
Digital Habits
How to Use Your Phone to Increase Productivity
Your phone doesn’t have to be a distraction. With deliberate setup, right tools, and boundaries, it can become one of your most productive assistants.
#phone#productivity#focus
Productivity Skills
Increase Your Productivity in Just 20 Minutes Per Day
Improving your typing speed with just 20 minutes of daily practice is a simple change that produces ongoing gains—faster emails, documents, and more time saved long term.
#typing speed#wpm#time saving
Efficiency
Picking the Low‑Hanging Fruit: Quick Wins to Improve Business Efficiency
Small changes, smart observations, and rapid actions can unlock efficiency gains immediately. Focus on the low‑hanging fruit in your business to make strides without large investments or long delays.
#low hanging fruit#quick wins#business process
Productivity
Workflow
Preparing a Meeting Go-Bag
A well-prepared meeting go-bag ensures you can move between home, office or external meetings without fuss. Have your tech, accessories and essentials ready so you always make a professional impression.
#meetings#preparation#go-bag
Productivity Apps
Review: CARROT To‑Do List
CARROT To‑Do List turns your tasks into a game with personality. It's perfect for light task tracking and motivation, but lacks depth for heavy project work.
#CARROT#todo apps#gamification
Productivity
Take 10 Minutes To Arrange The Apps On Your Phone
Arranging your phone’s apps intentionally can save hours each year—here’s how to tidy your screens in ten minutes.
#phone layout#app management#productivity
Productivity
Understanding the Difference: Productivity vs Efficiency and How to Improve Both
Productivity is about how much you get done; efficiency is how well you use what you have. Understand the distinction and discover practical strategies to enhance both in your work and life.
#productivity#efficiency#time management
Productivity
Focus Techniques
What is Body Doubling?
Body doubling is the practice of working in the presence of another person—physically or virtually—which helps many people focus, reduce procrastination, and get more done by leveraging gentle accountability and social cues.
#body doubling#ADHD#motivation
Productivity
What is Inbox Zero?
Inbox Zero is more than an empty inbox—it’s a mindset and method to help you process, prioritise, and automate email so it no longer dominates your workday.
#inbox zero#email management#automation
Productivity Techniques
Time Management
What is the 2-Minute Rule?
The 2-Minute Rule teaches that if a task takes two minutes or less, you should do it immediately rather than putting it off. It’s a powerful tool for cutting clutter, building momentum, and battling procrastination.
#2-minute rule#GTD#small wins
Productivity Tools
Time Management
What is The Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix is a simple yet powerful tool to help you prioritise tasks by separating urgency from importance. Use it to schedule, delegate, remove or act now so you focus on what matters most.
#Eisenhower Matrix#urgent vs important#task prioritisation
Mind & Productivity
Cognitive Tools
What is the Zeigarnik Effect?
The Zeigarnik Effect is our brain’s tendency to remember unfinished tasks more strongly than completed ones. Understanding how it works—and using it strategically—can help you reduce mental clutter, beat procrastination, and stay focused.
#Zeigarnik Effect#unfinished tasks#focus
Productivity Methods
Time Management
What is Time Blocking?
Time blocking is a method of structuring your day into defined slots for specific tasks. It’s a powerful way to limit distractions, improve focus, and get more done by planning what to do, and when.
#time blocking#scheduling#focus
Productivity Tools
Security
Why 1Password Is Good for Productivity
1Password helps you reduce friction, save time, and stay secure. By managing your passwords, passkeys, device syncing and autofill, it frees mental energy so you can focus on more important tasks.
#password manager#security#productivity