We are constantly surrounded by technology, from our phones, tablets and laptops, to all the technology that surrounds in our daily lives. But sometimes, it's nice to go off-the-grid, ignore your incoming messages and maybe even spend some time outside. But if you truly want to be technology-free,...
Meetings are often thought of as productivity killers -- a necessary evil that takes away from meaningful work. But meetings do have their purpose, time and place. And that right time might not be in the mornings. Andrew Fingerman, CEO of PhotoShelter, says he declines all meeting invitations that start...
Will Smith finally took the plunge into the world of social media a few months ago and has since been blessing the world with his insight and wisdom. He talks about everything from art to travel, and basically how to live your best life. This time around, Smith took to...
Cleo is a financial management app that aims to replace your regular banking apps with an AI-powered assistant. Cleo uses Facebook Messenger (which has both pros and cons) to communicate with users, who can ask everything from their account balance, how much they've spent on groceries and if...
It's not surprising that recent online privacy issues are leading people to leave their social media profiles behind. What is surprising, however, is that 40% of people surveyed by public relations firm Edelman have deactivated at least one social media account in the last year. “We learned that...
A recent study published in Journal of Consumer Research proves that overscheduling is bad for productivity. While having a basic plan for the week can be helpful, researchers found having too many self-imposed deadlines can get in the way of deep work. Knowing you have an upcoming appointment, like a...