The Science Of Personal Productivity

Learn tried-and-tested methods for optimal personal productivity! Ever find yourself more than a bit overwhelmed by the constant influx of e-mail and reminders as well as the ever-present calendars, to-do lists, miscellaneous paper, and sticky notes? Add to that, myriad devices that were originally intended to make us more efficient, but in reality, only end up forcing us to juggle even more. Our brains aren't wired for all this, but we can learn to be productive. Personal Productivity Secrets gives you everything you need to know to be organized, in control, and to get things done: Understand how your brain absorbs, organizes, and filters the daily deluge of information, and learn to trick your brain into being more productive Appreciate the difference between "Time Management" and "Attention Management" and create workflow processes that help you defend your attention Create a plan for navigating endless technology options, and implement tools that will keep you productive, focused and in control Personal Productivity Secrets reveals updated and vital information for achieving your significant results, and being as productive as you can be in a fast-paced, technology-driven society.

On the pages of "The Science of Personal Productivity", you will have access to a complete and practical guide to improve your self-management skills, optimize your time and achieve maximum performance with minimum effort. This book has been carefully designed to offer you the tools, strategies and insights necessary to enhance your personal productivity capacity and, therefore, achieve your goals with efficiency and satisfaction. Throughout this work, you will explore the following topics: Fundamentals of Personal Productivity: Understanding the meaning of personal productivity and how it influences your life. Setting Personal Goals and Priorities: You will learn to establish meaningful goals and prioritize them to achieve extraordinary results. Effective Personal Time Management: You will learn proven techniques for managing your time intelligently and eliminating procrastination. Personal and Workspace Organization: Will implement strategies to organize your work environment and digital resources, creating a space conducive to productivity. Self-management and Self-discipline: You will develop the self-discipline necessary to stay focused on your goals and avoid distractions. Eliminating Personal Distractions: You will learn to identify and overcome distractions that harm your personal productivity. Developing Personal Productive Habits: You will create and maintain habits that will lead you to success. Work-Life Balance: You'll find strategies to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. Resilience and Self-Development: You will develop resilience to face challenges and continue your journey of self-development. In short, this book is a complete guide that will help you achieve self-management mastery and maximize your personal productivity. You will discover how to use your time effectively, stay focused on your goals, and achieve a harmonious balance in your life. Be prepared to acquire practical skills that will help you achieve your goals more efficiently and satisfactorily.

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Make work simple by using the tools and tactics that are right for you Your time is under attack. You just can’t get enough done. You find yourself wondering where the hours go. You’ve tried every time-management system you can get your hands on—and they’ve only succeeded in making your work more complicated. Sound familiar? If you sometimes feel you spend more time managing your productivity than doing actual work, it’s time for a change. In Work Simply, renowned productivity expert Carson Tate offers a step-by-step guide to making work simple again by using the style that works best for you. Tate has helped thousands of men and women better manage their time and become more productive. Her success owes partly to the realization that most of us fit into one of four distinct productivity styles: Arrangers, who think about their projects in terms of the people involved; Prioritizers, who are the definition of “goal-oriented”; Visualizers, who possess a unique ability to comprehend the big picture; and Planners, who live for the details. In this book, you’ll learn How to identify your own productivity style as well as the styles of those around you—bosses, coworkers, staff, and family. How to select your “tools of the trade” to maximize your effectiveness, from the style of pen you use to the way you decorate your office. When face-to-face conversations are more effective than e-mails—and vice versa. What it takes to lead the perfect meeting. Why a messy desk is right for some, but a disaster for others—and how to tell. After reading Work Simply, you’ll come away with a productivity system that truly and fundamentally fits you—and you’ll never feel overwhelmed again.

The book Lifehack calls "The Bible of business and personal productivity." "A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast Company Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots. Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.