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It’s the start of a new year, which makes it the perfect time to toss out bad habits and start some new ones. Here are all the best insights we’ve learned recently about the journey from clutter and disorganization to smooth, stress-free productivity.
How having a cluttered office is costing you money
Disorganization can cost businesses thousands in duplicated supplies and wasted effort. Here’s how to stop it
To truly get organized you need to know how you spend your time
Cleaning up is a big part of getting organized, but you need to think in terms of time, not just space
What “organizational bootcamp” taught me about tidying up
We tend to think of neatness as an ingrained character trait, but it’s really just a series of habits you can practice
Four ways to clean up your desk and keep it that way
There’s something satisfying about tidying up a messy desk, but if you don’t have a plan it won’t stay that way for long
From our archives:
How to make a to-do list that you’ll actually do
New York-based designer Ryder Carroll has spent years refining his “Bullet Journal” concept. Here’s how it works
Just tracking how you spend your day can help you get more done
Our brains are naturally inclined to think we’re doing more work than everyone else, and it stresses us out
Stop wasting your time on junk productivity hacks
There are no quick fixes that will whip your to-do list into shape. We need to stop pretending there are
Build your work cred with the power of the five-minute favour
The esteem of your colleagues will get you further than almost anything else. Here’s an easy way to cultivate it
How to run your whole company from your phone
Here are 16 mobile apps and services that can do everything from accounting to customer service to project management
Truly productive people always leave some blank spots in their day
The author of “Getting Things Done” says people focus on the wrong parts of his productivity system
Email isn’t the problem. The problem is us
Email is a modern miracle. It’s not the technology’s fault that we use it wrong
Accomplish more by procrastinating better
We all know we do our best work under pressure. Here’s how to procrastinate your way to getting even more accomplished
Get more done by checking your email less
Checking three times a day is better for you and just as productive
How to trick your brain into meeting your deadlines
When it comes to getting things done, picking the right due date is half the battle
