The Importance of Note Making to Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity
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5 Time Management Techniques for Creators and Creatives – How To Win Your Week
Creators and creatives all seem to suffer from procrastination. Instead of finishing a presentation or even a song, we get distracted. When the time comes to do hard work, tidying the bookshelf seems more appealing. This article will explore great time management techniques that you can use at home or in the office or studio. …
Why writing project documentation is a must, and saves your team from future defeat
I get it, writing project documentation isn’t fun, sexy or deemed important by tech teams. Why create project documentation when there is valuable coding, bug fixing or project planning to be done? But not by not creating written documentation, this could cause headaches and frustrations in the future. For example, if a new developer or …
Learning from project failures. Retraining your mind for future project success
It happens, projects can not always go to plan. There are many reasons, from unclear objectives, insufficient project team members, and project managers not communicating correctly (heaven forbid). But as learned in John C. Maxwell’s book, sometimes we learn, sometimes we fail; it is important that we learn from project failures, instead of just finger-pointing …
How AI can make you more productive, boost effectiveness and help you win the day
You’ve probably noticed that AI tools such as ChatGPT have been heavily discussed recently. People have also been discussing whether artificial intelligence will replace humans in the near future. Whilst that is a discussion for a later date, it is important to focus on the positives and to work out how AI can make you …
Quick Tips on how to immediately avoid distractions and stay focused – even when everything around you is chaos
In today’s world, it is effortless to become distracted especially with phones, laptops, tablets, and in some instances watches. Our brains love the dopamine rush of getting an alert or ping. We might feel it is essential, even though it is just an app saying there is a sale. Distractions are not productive. It means …
The Pomodoro Technique: A Time-Tested Method for Boosting Productivity
The Pomodoro technique. What exactly is it, and can it help you be more productive throughout the day? You might have heard of the Pomodoro technique at your office or listened to it on a podcast, but what is it? The Pomodoro technique is essentially a method for you to break down your time into …
Why taking a break is important for productivity and your mind
I get it, you want to finish that essay, or complete that piece of code, but have you considered leaving the desk and taking a break? This article is going to talk about why taking a break is important for productivity. That might sound crazy and counter-productive, but taking a break is essential for productivity. …
How I moved from being a web developer to a project manager
Moving jobs can be both a nervous and exciting opportunity for people, especially when it involves changing careers. But, that is what I did in 2022. After 8 or so years as a programmer/developer, I decided that I really wanted to change careers. For those of you that are interested in making a career change, …
Broken heart? How to keep going after a breakup
Life is unfair sometimes. You meet someone, hit it off and things seem to go smoothly. Then, one day the dreaded break-up happens. Break-ups are difficult. There isn’t a correct way to feel, which can drain your energy and motivation. So how to keep going after a breakup? For me, break-ups can be difficult for …