We’ve all been there. You sit down, ready to conquer the blank page. Coffee’s hot, playlist’s pumping, motivation’s high… and then it shows up. Uninvited. Unhelpful. Unavoidable. Your Creative Block—that chaotic, energy-draining roommate living rent-free in your brain—decides today is the perfect day to “help” you brainstorm. Here’s what happens when your creative block … [Read more...] about When My Creative Block “Helps” Me Brainstorm: Surviving Your Brain’s Worst Roommate
Productivity
Why Does the Pomodoro Technique Work So Well?
As you search for ways to become more productive in your daily life, you may have come across a specific short burst work method known as the Pomodoro technique. This technique is really where the idea of short burst productivity was born. Maybe you have even tried it, and it worked so well that you wondered how. Well, there are a couple of good reasons the … [Read more...] about Why Does the Pomodoro Technique Work So Well?
What Is The Rule of 52 and 17?
Have you ever heard someone talking about the rule of 52 and 17? If you have, you probably heard about it in your workplace. This is because the rule of 52 and 17 is a short burst work method proven valuable in numerous settings to increase worker productivity. How Does The Rule of 52 and 17 Work? The rule of 52 and 17 is a variation to the Pomodoro technique. It's similar in … [Read more...] about What Is The Rule of 52 and 17?
Three Benefits of Working in Short-Bursts
If you have ever struggled with focus, maybe a friend has mentioned that you should try working in short-bursts instead of conquering your work all at once. Even if you think this idea is strange, it isn't necessarily a bad suggestion. There are three major benefits to working in short bursts. 1. You Will Be Less Tempted By Distractions In a society where you are expected to … [Read more...] about Three Benefits of Working in Short-Bursts
The Importance Of Taking Breaks
Sometimes, when you are working so hard to finish a project, you feel bad that you are taking too many breaks. You shouldn't feel bad about this, though, because taking breaks is an important part of completing a task. It might sound counterintuitive, but this is true for several reasons. Breaks Increase Performance Surprisingly, the more breaks you take, the better your … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Taking Breaks
