I take my entertainment time very seriously. Life is too short for reruns. Maximizing entertainment time might at first seem like a no-brainer. It can’t be that hard to do something you enjoy, is it? Unfortunately, the evidence seems to show that leisure time is usually wasted. In his book Flow, Mihály CsÃkszentmihályi got people […]
10 Tips for Staying Productive While Being Scheduled to Death
The quickest way to work is with a long chunk of uninterrupted time. With several hours at your disposal, you have a chance at biting off a serious chunk of those important tasks. But how can you do this when you don’t have a big chunk of time? How do you stay productive when you […]
Friday Links 08-02-01
From the Web Procrastination E-Book – FruitfulTime has just released a useful e-book on how to overcome procrastination. The book is thorough and has some great advice if you’ve been struggling to get things done. Living Consciously – Peter at the IWillChangeYourLife blog, writes about some of the changes he has made. I always enjoy […]
7 Tips for Morning Alertness Without the Caffeine
Waking up with low energy can be painful, that’s why a lot of people need their morning coffee. Discover 7 tips on how to feel energized without it.
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