Did you know that a staggering 1 in 8 people never feel under control at work?[1] That’s not a trivial number; that’s a significant chunk of the workforce constantly drowning in tasks. And while having a system for time management is a golden key to productivity, a surprising 82% of people are operating without one.… Read More »
In the bustling landscape of today’s work environment, where demands are like tectonic plates — constantly shifting and overlapping — mastering the art of managing competing priorities is an essential skill to have. Think of the remote worker, whose living room doubles as an office and a classroom for their kids, or the freelance designer,… Read More »
In the bustling heart of tech, where new ideas sprout faster than we can tend to them, Intercom—a messaging software company—found itself at a crossroads. Sean McBride, a product manager at Intercom, along with his team, rifled through a buffet of prioritization models, trying to find the one that would best serve their unique challenges.… Read More »
In today’s bustling world, distractions are as ubiquitous as air. To not get swept away by the cacophony, we need power – a lot of it – to remain unwavering and focused. Believe it or not, our brains can be molded and strengthened, much like the muscles in our body, to be more resilient and… Read More »
Have you ever sat down to read over something you’ve written? Think about that resume you were about to send off, or that all-important email or message. You probably found yourself concentrating so hard that the world around you seemed to disappear. You had to focus all your attention on it, just to make sure… Read More »
Globally, an estimated 5% of adults are grappling with depression.[1] It’s more than a statistic; it’s a reality for many, and it’s closer to home than most of us might think. Now, when you hear about depression, you might think about profound sadness or despair. But what you might overlook is how it’s tied to… Read More »
Chronic procrastination—it’s that nagging pull to delay tasks, the call of the snooze button you just can’t ignore, the endless deferring of what needs to be done. It’s not just the occasional “I’ll do it tomorrow,” but a relentless pattern that sweeps through your days, weeks, and even years. For some, procrastination might be an… Read More »
Ever been in the middle of an important task, a deep conversation, or a captivating book, when the ping of your phone pulls you out of the moment? It’s a common experience for many of us in this digital age – our focus, no matter how deep, is constantly interrupted by the influx of emails,… Read More »
In today’s fast-paced digital era, it’s alarming how easily we get pulled away from our tasks. A study by Udemy[1] reveals that a staggering 84.4% of people admit to being distracted at work. Break it down and you’ll see that emails gobble up the attention of 26%, while phone calls and texts claim a lion’s… Read More »
Have you ever started a new task at work, only to be distracted by a ding on your phone? Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a report, and your mind starts to wander to what you’ll have for dinner. Maybe it’s an email notification that yanks you away from the project you were focused… Read More »
Ever tried to focus on a task, but found your mind wandering to that uncomfortable conversation from yesterday? Or maybe, right in the middle of an important presentation, you started planning what to cook for dinner? We all face the siren song of distractions, constantly luring our minds away from the task at hand. It’s… Read More »