Wherever you work, noise will find its way into your space and distract you from your work. At home, it might be the neighbour's construction crew or the kids playing outside. In an office, it might be coworkers' discussions or the numerous other sounds that can distract...
As soon as my mind starts to wander, I find myself picking up my phone to check Snapchat or typing in the word 'Facebook' into my address bar and, before you know it, I've ventured down a long, tedious and totally unnecessary rabbit hole. Freedom is...
I have an odd working habit that most people would shake their heads at. It is certainly unusual, considering that this is the very thing that many get distracted by and can cause many unproductive hours. For me, though, it's exactly what I need to get work done....
There's one small, simple word that will help you achieve higher levels of productivity and, frankly, probably lower your stress levels and make you happier all around. That one little word is "no." We live in an age when we are constantly available to others and...
The Internet poses the biggest distraction for workers. From social media to online shopping and adorable kitten videos, it's hard not to spend hours upon hours getting distracted. The infographic below from Nice.com shows just how workers waste their time online. According to the infographic, employees spend...
Distractions are the number one killer of productivity. From emails to loud coworkers, there are many things that throw off our focus. In order to work at our most productive level, we must learn how to block out these distractions in order to ensure efficient and high quality work. Here...
