I Stopped Waiting to Feel Ready—Here’s What Happened Next (Six Habits to Become Your Future Self)
A year ago, I was sitting in the messy middle. Not at rock bottom, not thriving. I could see the
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Supercharge Your Productivity with AI: Unlock Success Through a Tailored, Goal-Aligned Strategy
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Design a Joyful Morning Routine With Your Family (With AI)
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The Future of AI in Time Management: How Artificial Intelligence Can Optimize Your Schedule and Maximize Your Productivity
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Embracing AI Without Losing Your Humanity: Navigating the Non-Technical Aspects of AI Implementation
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Creative Intelligence: Deepfakes, Vishing, and the Future of Fraud
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May 17
Tool Time Tuesday: Qbserve Tracks Your Productivity
If you've ever wondered how you actually spend your time when you've got your Macbook open,
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May 16
Motivation Monday: Don't Wait For the Right Mood
“” — Oliver Burkeman, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking
Your emotions don't always need
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May 13
Frictionless Friday: 3 Steps to Help You When Dealing With Haters
Unfortunately, dealing with haters is something that is inevitable when interacting with other human beings. It's hard not
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May 12
Thursday Thought: Batch To-Dos for a More Productive Day
A long to-do list an be daunting, but this little trick might make all the difference. Rather than creating your
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May 11
Workspace Wednesdays: London's Iconic Red Phone Boxes are Being Turned Into Mini Offices
We've officially entered "gig" culture, with more people turning toward freelancing, personal branding and entrepreneurship. That
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May 10
Tool Time Tuesday: Google Calendar Helps Track Your Goals
Making a goal is easy, but actually making time to achieve it and track your success is a different story.
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May 09
Motivation Monday: Add Your Value
“” — Albert Einstein
This quote reminds me of something I often tell my friends and family: If you are doing it
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May 06
Frictionless Friday: The 10-3-2-1-0 Productivity Trick
I loathe mornings. This is a well known fact on the Ridiculously Efficient blog, as I am constantly looking for
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May 05
This Company is Paying Employees to Sleep More
Health care insurance company Aetna has come up with a creative way to encourage employees to sleep more. If employees
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May 05
Thursday Thought: Study Finally Proves That Live Music Reduces Stress
I've been saying it for years and science is finally proving me right. A recent study has shown
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May 04
Workspace Wednesday: Turn Any Workspace into a Sanding Desk With OPLØFT
We all know that standing desks have a ton of benefits to both health and productivity. But, it's
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May 03
Tool Time Tuesday: Google Calendar on Android Makes Scheduling Meetings Easier
Finding a time to meet with friends, family or even clients can be super annoying. With each person having differing
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