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  • How to Be More Productive When You Don’t Know Where to Start

    We’ve all been there: you sit down, ready to be productive, and then … nothing. There’s a vague sense that something needs to be done, but you’re not sure what. You check your email. Scroll a bit. Suddenly, 45 minutes have vanished, and you still feel stuck. It’s not always laziness or procrastination – often,…

  • How Self-Awareness Can Transform Your Career (And How to Develop It)

    Self-awareness – the ability to accurately recognise your own emotions, strengths, limitations, and impact on others – is perhaps the most underrated career skill. While technical expertise and industry knowledge often take center stage in professional development, self-awareness quietly determines how effectively you can navigate workplace relationships, handle feedback, make decisions, and ultimately progress in…

  • How the Pomodoro Technique Can Transform Your Productivity

    I recently started using an app called Stand Up! in an attempt to reduce the time I spend sitting at my desk. I set the app to ping me a notification every 25 minutes, reminding me to stand for 5 minutes. These numbers didn’t mean anything to me at first, they just felt right, ensuring…

  • Why Writers Should Embrace AI in Their Creative Workflow

    In the ever-evolving landscape of writing, a new tool has emerged that’s changing how we approach the craft: Artificial Intelligence. For many writers, the initial reaction to AI writing assistants ranges from skepticism to outright resistance. After all, isn’t writing supposed to be a deeply human endeavour? Yet as someone who’s integrated AI into my…

  • Approaching Work as a Service: The Productivity Paradigm Shift

    When we think about productivity, we often focus on tools, techniques, and time management. But there’s a fundamental mindset shift that can transform your effectiveness: approaching your work as a service. This perspective changes how you view your contributions, priorities, and even your definition of success. Rather than seeing work as a series of tasks…

  • Why Everyone Should Leverage AI for Productivity

    I took my first tentative steps towards using AI in 2024 when the use cases and power of ChatGPT started to gain real traction and recognition. I’ve never really wanted to be an early adopter of anything, but the rapid pace of AI development and the opportunities it opens up have changed my attitude. In…

  • The Power of Digital Minimalism: Focusing on What Truly Matters

    In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant influx of notifications, emails, and endless scrolling. While technology has its undeniable benefits, our dependence on it can often leave us feeling distracted, drained, and disconnected from what truly matters. Enter digital minimalism – a philosophy that encourages intentional use of technology to…