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The Science of Productivity: How to Get More Done in a Day

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by Kayla Schilthuis-Ihrig for HubSpot It’s estimated that a shocking 60% (or less) of work time is spent productively, according to Atlassian. Time is our scarcest resource, yet we spend so much of it doing things that are unproductive — usually without meaning to. Emails, meetings, endless notifications... We’re indeed being pulled in more directions than ever before, but it’s not just technology holding us back from making the most of our time. In many cases, we are the ones responsible for our own lack of productivity. As a freelance remote worker, I’ve had to tango with my self-sabotaging productivity quirks more…

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7 Best Productivity Systems to Simplify Your Workflow (+My Favorite Workflows)

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by Jenny Romanchuk for HubSpot I’m a content writer by night and a Head of Partnerships by day, and in my world, being productive is everything. No scheduling or a lack of project management leads to overdue articles, failed partnership opportunities, high pressure, and stress. We’ve all been there, recovering from zero productivity. Productivity systems help develop a sustainable work-life balance and prepare for working sprints when needed. In this post, I’m sharing the seven best productivity systems that have become part of my routine, turning the daily grind into an efficient workday. You’ll find their pros and cons and…

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Your boss is obsessed with productivity without knowing what it means

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By Rani Molla for Vox Like pretty much every other company that could, HubSpot let its employees work from home when the pandemic hit. The difference was that, early on, the enterprise software company made a strong commitment to let workers continue working remotely if they wanted. And that’s what the majority of HubSpot workers did. Meanwhile, about a third are hybrid, and less than 10 percent are back to the office full time. Now, HubSpot is trying to figure out the pros and cons of different working situations to make the most of each going forward. And, like many companies,…

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25 Email Management Tips To Claim Back Your Time

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by Zoe Ashbridge for HubSpot Approximately 333.2 billion emails were sent in 2022 — and every single one demands time. Every time you head over to your inbox, it impacts your productivity and takes you out of a deep focus. To help you get your concentration and productivity back, we're sharing email management tips and tricks to keep you focused. Read on to learn how to control your inbox instead of having it run your life. You'll also learn exactly how to implement these simple email management tips. Let's dive in. Email Management Tips Shut off your notifications. Work offline. Schedule specific times during…

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10 Ways to Keep Learning New Skills in a Remote Job

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BYSHREEYA DESHPANDE @ makeuseof.com Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. The rise of remote work has made it possible for professionals to work from anywhere, but it has also made it more challenging to find opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Remote workers often miss out on the traditional in-person training and networking opportunities that come with an on-site job. However, with little effort, it's possible to keep learning and growing in a remote career. In this article, we'll explore effective ways…

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We Tried ‘Half-Day Fridays.’ Here’s How It Went.

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by Courtney Seiter at Buffer.com Friday has become somewhat of an “experiment day” at Buffer. Different areas of Buffer have tried Fridays with no Slack, have reserved Friday afternoons for personal development, and have even taken Friday afternoons off. Using Fridays to try new ways of work has become such a part of our culture that we recently tried our first full-team Friday experiment. During the month of August, everyone at Buffer was invited to work half-days on Fridays. Read on to hear how the experiment went for us! First: What’s a ‘Summer Friday?’ The concept of half-day or “summer Fridays” isn’t new.…

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Save 20 Hours a Week, Remove These 4 Things NOW!

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As a blogger, author, and investor, it's Darius Foroux's job to Get Things Done. But, in this article, he suggests that you "do less. Remove things. That’s because time is limited....So let’s remove all those inconsequential things to make space for things that actually matter." Step one, he suggests, is throwing your "to do" list out the window. 'Always ask yourself: “What’s the top 3–4 most important things that make the most significant impact on my life and career?” You don’t need a to-do list to remember those things. And you can focus that time and energy on execution instead of obsessing…

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