Productivity is about the effective and efficient use of all resources. Resources include time, people, knowledge, information, finance, equipment, space, energy, materials.
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Going from idea to execution
I have a problem with not being able to move from idea to execution. By idea, I mean a detailed, specific plan on what to do and how to do it. I make lots of plans, but rarely follow through with ...
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Using volunteering to develop my skills
A few months ago, I asked a Question at Workplace on skills advancement, in short I started my career as PHP developer and I'm now interested in RAILS development. I've spent some time learning rails ...
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Improve productivity in a non will job
I need help. I am a software engineer but i didn't opt for this career by will. I did it because of family pressure. I wanted to be a cricketer.
I have got good results in all my exams and also been ...
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Shortcut to open a web Paymo timer
Is there a chrome extension or a bookmarklet to open Paymo timer?
I know a lot of people use this service for time tracking but you always have to go to the website first and click Timer button.
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While browsing, how can I quickly capture thoughts/ideas across locations and environments into a centralized, searchable medium?
While actively browsing the internet (via phone/tablet/desktop), how can I quickly file an impromptu thought or idea into a centralized, searchable medium -- but importantly -- through a method that's ...
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How to handle short-term high workload?
Occasionally, I have several important, high workload tasks to be done within a short period of time. Some examples would be (as a student) several assignments released at the same time and due at the ...
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Will my workplace benefit from a stack exchange clone on the intranet?
I am thinking of proposing to setup a stack exchange clone at our company intranet. The idea is to have a place where anybody can ask a question about anything work related, especially about our IT ...
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How to set/control my hours with a new employer?
When I start a new job I face a difficult time with hours.
I like to work from 7 or 8 (when it is nice and quiet) to 3 or 4 in the office and then do a bunch more at home.
These hours are not usually ...
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Why do I become more lazy when thinking about the things I want to strive to achieve?
I am a cadet at the US Coast Guard Academy and am a Civil Engineering major. I'm determined to stick to this major, but I'm struggling to keep my GPA above 2.0. However, I've noticed that the more ...
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Programmer/Coder/SysAdmin Typing Productivity
I try to learn how to type fast and have managed to learn a lot. I am quite good at typing english text now. I do a lot of programmation though and if QWERTY seems fitted for english text, it doesn't ...
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Is there any application which can track things on daily basis
I am looking for some personal tracking or logging application in which i can enter my records for each day.
Just like we have the hard copy of the diary with all dates and times and we can look back ...
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How to solve my coursework problems efficiently
What is the most efficient way to approach problem solving?
I currently use trial and error or fitting the question to similar questions I have solved before. Breaking the problem down to the base ...
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Learning methodology for software developer?
I am a beginner in software development. I've started learning algorithms, networking and software development practices from various books. My seniors advised me to read one book and learn one thing ...
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Mindfulness and Pomodoro technique question
The idea of being focused on what I'm doing right now from Pomodoro technique.
And the idea of mindfulness from Buddhism looks very similar to me.
1.Can mindfulness training from Buddhism helps to ...
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If after a few weeks/months I forget a topic which I studied in the past, does it mean that I never understood it in the first place?
I write blogs whenever I study a technical topic. After a few months if I start thinking about that topic, my mind feels like a blank slate.
Does it mean that I never understood the topic in the ...
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Advice on GTD productivity system
I'm considering spending the $48 per month on the GTD (Getting things done) system advertised by David Allen.
Is this a complete time management and productivity system ?
Do you need to purchase ...
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Good approaches to refactor myself to become more productive?
I am programmer and I want to be more productive in my profession.
I was searching for how to do this and in many places I encountered the idea that I should "refactor" myself.
So, how can I ...
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How to focus without bad habits?
I have a terrible habit, Whenever I am deeply concentrating on something I chew my fingers, Not just a slight munch, but enough that i am splitting the skin.
The issue is that I am so focused on ...
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Writing more in spite of laziness
I am a PhD student, and I have found that writing down my ideas and thoughts helps me discover new ideas which fascinate me. Such ideas would be difficult to generate just by thinking. Unfortunately, ...
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Getting Annoyed by workmate
I get annoyed most times when someone does something wrong, as result I can't work properly and it effects my productivity as IT professional. e.g. one of my work mate answers question to one of SO by ...
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How to set targets for two equally important tasks?
I always find it really difficult to set my targets, from my perception as both works are equally important for me.
My situation is- Currently I am working on a project that really needs my ...
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Can writing also improve productivity in other non related personal areas apart from the project we are working
Can writing also improve productivity in other personal areas apart from the project we are working on
e.g :
Writing to improve food habits (making a diary of what you ate and corresponding ...
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How to be productive in two different but equally demanding tasks
I am the owner of a small software development business, and most of the time I will have two general tasks to perform:
The task of managing my company, usually it has to do with talking to my ...
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Can someone help me speed up my workflow (accessing spreadsheets)
Part of my job involves creating new articles. Each article is stored inside a spreadsheet and has an article number in cell A and a name in cell B.
The only reason I ever need to open the ...
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Are there any tips for studying and working at the same time?
Currently I'm a full time employee with the potential to improve myself. I've enrolled in a Master's degree program that will require me to take classes during working hours. For example, I will ...
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Helping young people that want to improve productivity, but are struggling with authority?
Only a few years ago I was in at that age where everyone around me wanted to party and only have a good time. Even then I was driven to look for another path. Now I find myself with some younger ...
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Does Adderal help productivity?
What are your experiences with adderal and productivity? It it better than coffee?
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When do you update and study other material?
Considering an 8-9 hours a day in a job, you come home, you are tired, wanna listen to music, don't want to study anything new in CS, weekend comes, you never want to touch anything related to work, ...
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How can I deal with my personal email while working a full-time job?
I'm constantly behind (and sometimes WAY behind - like 6 months behind) with my personal email. I'm pretty good at keeping my work email under control (my inbox is frequently empty) using a GTD-like ...
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Pollen or hay fever season and personal productivity
There are several weeks in each year when my productivity drops to zero because of hay fever. I basically can't think about any productive solution for this problem.
I am a programmer. It's not just ...
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Cloud based Pomodoro client software exist?
is there any a cloud based Pomodoro client software which can Synchronized with all type of devices specially between laptops,mobile phones ,Destop Pc 's?.A software like Dropbox but a personal ...
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How does accumulation of knowledge/skill works in case of the 10,000 hours rule? [closed]
I have often read on the internet that one needs 10,000 hours ( Malcolm Gladwell's Theory ) of deliberate practice to become good at something. It takes about 7 years @ 4 hours per day. Does this mean ...
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What is the most effective activity to recover productivity? [closed]
Everyone knows that taking a break can increase productivity but what is the most effective way to take a break? Is there a correlation between number, length and frequency of breaks to productivity ...
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Free 'developer activity tracker' software for increasing productivity of development
Does anybody know of developer activity tracker software used to increase productivity of development?
I need to find out developer's time distribution. How much time do they spend on browsing, ...
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What is the difference between impulsiveness and listening to intuition? [closed]
When i think of a solution to a problem ,, How do i know that I'm Listening to my heart, acting on intuition rather than being impulsive....?
What is the difference between them?
