Jacob Gorban is an independent software developer who like many of us, lives with a work culture in which taking time to think feels like a luxury rather than necessity. In this post, Gorban argues for “Thinking Time” and suggests how you might include it in your work week, regardless of the kind of work you do. More »
Mac: We’ve discussed how important it is to take breaks and get up from the computer regilarly, and we love apps that help you do it. Coffee Break for Mac is one of those apps, but instead of just reminding you every so often to take a break, you can schedule the breaks whenever it suits. When it’s break time, the app will darken your computer screen for the duration of your break so you can’t just ignore it. More »
For those of us who work remotely or from home on a regular basis, making sure to get some exercise can be difficult when faced with the temptation to sit at a desk for hours on end. The solution is simple: schedule your workouts like you would your lunch or any other break to make sure you get an alert to get up and move around a bit. More »
Previously mentioned web service Buffer, which schedules your posts to Twitter as to not overwhelm your followers with news, announced recently that they also support scheduled posts to Facebook and Facebook pages. More »
For those of us with the unique pleasure of scheduling meetings with multiple attendees, Google Calendar just got a bit easier to use. Yesterday, Google added “suggested times” to Google Calendar appointments, or times when everyone you’ve invited to the meeting will be able to attend, based on their own calendars. More »
Being on the road is a common excuse for not sticking with an exercise plan — I know it’s one I use all the time. However, with a little creative thinking you should be able to manage that integration, as the cast of the TV series Glee demonstrates. More »
