The Creativity & Productivity Blog
The Creativity & Productivity Blog
There’s a very particular way of thinking that’s prevalent among scientists. Scientists work on studies and experiments. For each one, they determine a hypothesis—a prediction of what will happen during the experiment. But here’s where things really differ from the way most […]
Read article "How Thinking Like A Scientist Can Make You More Productive"
I struggle constantly with willpower, and I know that I’m not alone. It seems like in this modern age it’s harder than ever to convince ourselves to do the important stuff, whether that’s work, getting in shape, taking care of ourselves, or […]
Read article "Willpower: Train Your Brain to Do The Things That Matter Most"
To add new information to our long-term memory, we need to process it, comprehend it, connect it with our existing mental frameworks, and review it multiple times. The ability to take effective notes forms the basis for this process and is, therefore, an invaluable skill both […]
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep has huge benefits. Sleeping well has been found to boost your productivity and raise your salary, while importantly making you a healthier and happier person. 8 Steps to Sleeping Well Despite the widely known importance […]
We all know that arriving back at your desk to a long list of to-dos can be a daunting task. Luckily there are a number of apps which can help. Here are our top 5 tools to help break up large tasks […]
Running your own business is, most of the time, pretty damned hard work and consequently, time consuming. And I’m not just talking here about managing daily administrative tasks and keeping track of your employees’ work schedule, or monitoring your expenses and handling customer complaints. I’m talking about all those “little things” that you must perform day in and day out, and that can take hours out of your working timetable. Read article “12 Things You’re Doing Every Day that Can Be Automated”
Meetings take up a huge chunk of work time, and too often the results of those hours of discussions and brainstormings have no actionable outcome. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a system that ensures more effective meetings, using our online mind mapping tool MindMeister. Read article “Running Effective Meetings with Mind Maps (Tutorial)”
If you’ve heard about Agile project management, you’ve most likely heard about it in the context of software development. True, a first look at the Agile manifesto might have you convinced that the Agile approach is strictly for development experts. You know, […]
With so many blogs out there competing for thought leadership, it can be hard to create one that stands out. By using MindMeister and your Kindle or a similar e-book reader, you can put together high-value content that’s sure to be heard through […]
Read article "How to Create High-Value Content with MindMeister and Your Kindle"
We’re all pretty good at making new year’s resolutions, but following through with those grand promises is another thing entirely. Most of us suck at it. In fact, research suggests that only about 8% of people setting out with some intentions for […]
Read article "Follow Through with New Year’s Resolutions Using 4 Simple Steps"
