For many of us, our morning routine consists of getting out of bed a little late, rushing through our morning activities, and then commuting to work while still in a haze of sleep. This isn’t conducive to getting our brains working in the morning, and author Annie Murphy Paul suggests slowing down our morning routine to help boot your brain and solve problems. More »
I’ll start out with as strong a recommendation on The Nerdist Way, written by Chris Hardwick, as I can give: You should buy this book. Now I’m going to tell you why. More »
If you have the opportunity to telecommute regularly, or even work from home every now and again, the temptation can be strong to just put your feet up and forget about work unless you have to check in occasionally, clear out your inbox or dial into a meeting. Occasional slacking is fine, but there’s no faster way to get your remote work privileges revoked than to keep that up. Here’s how to resist the urge and stay motivated, even if there’s no one looking over your shoulder. More »
If you have trouble getting up and out of the house in the morning on time every day, or just want an easy way to bump your schedule back a bit, try upgrading your morning routine with a playlist that’s specifically built to let you know how much time you have left based on which song is playing and how close the playlist is to the end. More »
With busy schedules we rarely clean as often or as thoroughly as we would like. To combat clutter and keep your bedroom tidy between deep cleans consider adding a daily or weekly 10-minute bedroom cleaning to your to-do list. Gather your materials, give yourself a few minutes for each task and in 10 minutes your bedroom should be much less messy than when you started. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I’m one of those chronically tardy people. Wherever I’m going, even if I’m just meeting my friends, I’m always 10 of 15 minutes late — and it’s starting to irritate people. Got any suggestions for how I can avoid all these distractions and be more punctual? More »
One of the biggest differences between the most successful musicians and average players, one study has found, isn’t the amount of time they practice, but how they delegate their time. Creating distinct periods between learning or working and leisure might help you achieve more. More »
So you’ve decided to work from home. As a rookie veteran of working without a traditional office for one year I’m here to tell you that it is the greatest and worst thing that can happen to your work life — much like being transferred to a glitter-packing facility. What follows is a quick two-minute guide of what you need to know before you take your pants off and turn up those old Hootie and the Blowfish albums. More »
Time is a precious, limited resource, so we’re always looking for ways to make the most of it. Just as you should spend your money where you spend the most time, you can manage your time more efficiently by looking at the real impact of your activities. More »
Meetings are seemingly impossible to start on time; whether it’s a few minutes or 15, people are always shuffling in late. Time Management Ninja suggests a way to get more punctual meetings: give the last person a task no one wants. More »
