This month, I feel grateful for… • having access to a decent healthcare system. • the wisdom I acquired over the past years. • living in a country with decent infrastructure.

We live in an age of endless notifications, emails, and multitasking. While technology has made work more flexible, it has also fractured our ability to focus deeply. Yet, the highest quality work—writing, problem-solving, creating—comes from stretches of sustained attention. Enter deep work. Why Deep Work Matters Research shows that multitasking reduces productivity by up to…

Between constant pings, endless apps, and overflowing inboxes, technology can drain more energy than it saves. Practicing digital minimalism helps you regain control of your time. Steps to Digital Clarity Unsubscribe ruthlessly – Cut newsletters and notifications you don’t need. Limit your tools – Stick to a few apps for communication and project management. Schedule…

Productivity isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. Every “yes” you give takes time and energy away from your own priorities. Learning to say “no” is a productivity superpower. Why Saying No Is Hard We fear disappointing others or missing out. But every unnecessary commitment drains the energy you could invest in…

Checking items off a to-do list feels good—but busyness isn’t the same as progress. Measuring productivity requires looking at outcomes, not just activity. Ways to Track Real Progress Time audits See where your hours really go. Outcome goals Focus on results (“write a blog post”) vs. activities (“spend 2 hours writing”). Celebrate wins Journal daily…

It’s tempting to think productivity means grinding nonstop. But the brain needs breaks to perform at its best. Micro-breaks—short rests throughout the day—actually improve output. Examples of Micro-Breaks Stand up and stretch. Take a 5-minute walk. Do a breathing exercise. Step outside for fresh air. The Science Brief breaks restore focus, reduce stress, and prevent…

One of the biggest drains on productivity is task switching. Each time you move from one type of task to another, your brain wastes energy adjusting. Batch processing fixes this. Examples of Batching Emails: Instead of checking constantly, process them 2–3 times a day. Meetings: Group them into one or two days instead of scattering…

Even the best productivity systems fail without regular upkeep. That’s where the weekly review comes in. What It Looks Like Reflect: What went well last week? Where did you struggle? Clean up: Clear your inbox, desk, and task list. Prioritize: Choose your most important goals for the coming week. Plan: Break those goals into manageable…

We’ve all heard that time management is the secret for productivity. Block your hours, stick to your schedule and you’ll be fine -right? Not always. The truth is, time is a fixed resource. No matter how much we plan, there are only 24 hours in a day. What really makes the difference in how much…

Sometimes we’ve witnessed how sharing goals with the wrong people, can actually demotivate you to make them happen. On the other hand, sharing them with the right people can be effective. Keeping goals to yourself can make them easy to ignore. Sharing them with a colleague, mentor, or accountability partner makes you more likely to…