Help me hate the internet*.
Looking for media dealing with the evils of the interwebs to help me scale back my time online and sink my teeth into life again.
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posted by TheOtherGuy
on Jun 17, 2011 -
13 answers
I need to complete the bulk of a major writing project (think: book, or academic dissertation) in much less time than I'd planned for (think: 100 days rather than a year or more). What is your best piece of advice for working efficiently/intensely/sustainably for this kind of period? Tips from non-writers definitely welcome too.
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posted by game warden to the events rhino
on Jun 17, 2011 -
16 answers
Please help me find a service or tool that will let me create messages that interrupt me at randomized intervals while I'm using my laptop. Probably this would be classed as a productivity or self-help app, but I can't find anything relevant via Google or poking around sites like Lifehacker.
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posted by Susan PG
on Jun 3, 2011 -
5 answers
I'd like some diverse ideas on how to "design" a study plan for final examinations. What works for you? What are your theories on the best way to study? (*example scenario inside)
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posted by KLF
on May 23, 2011 -
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I had something traumatic happen a little over a week ago. I need my brain back. When do I start to worry and what do I do?
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posted by slow graffiti
on May 1, 2011 -
17 answers
With respect to developing skills/expertise, is it better to master basic techniques before moving on to something more challenging, or to challenge yourself with something beyond your level?
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posted by ChipT
on Apr 24, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm starting a new job. What are the weird little things you do on a daily, or weekly basis to a) get up to speed in a new workplace, or b) 'get your game on' to be worky/professional at your job, or c) quite literally, not go crazy from work-stress?
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posted by Elysum
on Apr 4, 2011 -
13 answers
I'll soon be working from home full time. What are some "policies" I can enact for my home office to keep my productivity, sanity and health intact?
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posted by Diplodocus
on Mar 31, 2011 -
21 answers
I naturally get a strong productivity burst in the late afternoon/evening . Unfortunately, this doesn't sync up well with the actual hours of my 8-4 workday. How can I shift my biological clock to let me get stuff done earlier in the day?
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posted by gallusgallus
on Mar 24, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for an app I can use for checking the same things off every day. I use iPhone and have Windows.
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posted by dubadubowbow
on Mar 23, 2011 -
14 answers
I was deeply affected by this recent MetaTalk
comment and I have some questions regarding internet addiction and productivity.
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Mar 10, 2011 -
15 answers
Is there a no-frills sticky note app that will simply display a txt file? Preferably for both mac and PC?
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posted by jnnla
on Mar 7, 2011 -
2 answers
Looking for a basic task/program manager for a small working group - preferably one that plays nice with Google Apps.
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posted by meghosaurus
on Mar 2, 2011 -
2 answers
What metric can I use to decide whether and when to do will-save-time-in-the-future type tasks?
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posted by piato
on Jan 20, 2011 -
8 answers
What is your process for writing, and what tools do you use to help your productivity and creativity?
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posted by philipy
on Jan 14, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm looking for an online day planner that lets you schedule your To Dos. I like to plan my day by assigning a time estimate to each to do item and then sticking it somewhere in my daily calendar. For example: "laundry" 1-2:30PM.
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posted by kjhosein
on Dec 19, 2010 -
6 answers
Okay. I made the to-do list. I broke the tasks into small, actionable pieces. Now how do I decide
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posted by fermion
on Nov 6, 2010 -
34 answers
Caffeine helps me to be optimistic, positive, and productive at work. Unfortunately, it's also fantastically addictive, and disrupts basically every important bodily process that I have. Should I talk to a psychiatrist about trying some kind of prescription stimulant?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Sep 14, 2010 -
46 answers
Should all responsibilities feel like a heavy weight, on a day to day basis?
In class and at work I am constantly checking the clock, waiting for when it will be finally over. When I get back to my room, I want to lay in bed for the rest of the day. What's with that?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 8, 2010 -
21 answers
I really need a good note taking app for my iPad.
I'm studying in the Computer Science major. I take Discrete Math, Software Design, Economics 101, and Precalculus. I'm currently using Noterize, but I don't like its lack of organization of notes. It doesn't really feel like a fully baked app. I would really prefer something that lets me type, scribble with my Pogo Sketch stylus, and also support bullet points. A really good UI would also be nice though not the most important. And third party export would be a nice plus.
Are there any good apps like this?
posted by antgly
on Sep 7, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm interested in hearing about "short burst" productivity enhancements I could make to my life. (Don't use the "L" word!)
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posted by backseatpilot
on Aug 26, 2010 -
14 answers
I've started a new, earlier work schedule now that I'm carpooling with my fianceé. I don't have issues waking up, but I do tend to feel "slower" when I'm trying to work at earlier hours in the morning. Any suggestions for how to feel clearer and more focused earlier in the day?
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posted by Allenthar
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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How do you stay motivated in cubicle hell? I go through bouts of being motivated, sometimes for weeks. I am on top of my emails. I am making the phone calls. I am knocking down deliverables. I am having productive team meetings. And then something happens. I can't be bothered. I don't actively manage my inbox. My commitment to following GTD falls apart. I let certain things slip through the cracks. I just don't feel like doing any work. And then two weeks later I get motivated again. This has plagued me forever. Same thing in university. It's like I have ADD but instead of losing focus in the span of seconds, I lose focus in the span of weeks. How can I keep my foot on the gas pedal and feel like I am not a corporate bum half the time. Anyone else like this? Anyone have any tricks for keeping at a steady productive state?
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 10, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm returning to school and need help developing a system for remembering tasks and deadlines that involves a lot of redundancy. I am having trouble not just remembering said tasks and deadlines, but remembering to check any To-Do lists or planners I fill out.
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posted by schroedinger
on Aug 9, 2010 -
16 answers
Can you point me in the direction of materials that indicate how people who would be considered exemplary of their field schedule(d) their time?
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posted by quadog
on Jul 29, 2010 -
5 answers
What is the best PDF reader for the iPad? I'm talking about speed, features, reliability, etc.
posted by antgly
on Jun 24, 2010 -
14 answers
Is there a way on a Mac to remap command n so that rather then create a new document inside the program Im focused in, I can choose from a preselected list to create a new document?
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posted by frodoxiii
on Jun 21, 2010 -
5 answers
Organizational Filter: Looking for core Systems/Philosophies and "build-around" tools to radically self-organize my Personal Life & Creative Projects.
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Jun 14, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a small sized vertical to-do notebook with tear off pages and adhesive on the back (like Post-it Notes). Does this product exist?
posted by nam3d
on Jun 11, 2010 -
1 answer
My Get It Done is different than everyone else's Get It Done: If I tell somebody I am going to do things (file my papers, go to the store, clean up kitchen..etc) it will not get done. if I write it down , it does not get done. But I keep my mouth shut and just keep the plan in my head, it gets done. What is going on here? Do other people do this? Is there a name for it?
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posted by The Whelk
on May 17, 2010 -
27 answers
If you are stuck in traffic on the highway and you have a choice to pull off the highway into the rest stop and then go back on your way later or keep on going with the traffic (with intention to stop after you get through the traffic) which one will be faster?
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posted by D Wiz
on Apr 30, 2010 -
22 answers
I need to measure my employee's performance however, due to system limitations, I cannot track their not ready time. What is the best method for measuring employee productivity in a call center that has vastly different call types with no good way to actually measure offline time?
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posted by bodgy
on Apr 26, 2010 -
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Mental Health Filter- I can't concentrate, I'm depressed and anxious, and this is an ongoing family problem so it's very scary.
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posted by Phalene
on Apr 8, 2010 -
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I know that what I'm trying to do - work one boring full time job and one creative part time job at the same- is not unusual. I know millions of people do it every day. But the combination of tiredness, poor time management, and procrastination is making it seem impossible. Help!
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posted by DestinationUnknown
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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I have little pieces of paper everywhere with thoughts/quotes/ideas. I have word documents with checklists, lessons learned, more thoughts, more quotes. Whats the best free software to make all of this organized and search-able? (tag's are great!)
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posted by shimmer
on Apr 3, 2010 -
9 answers
What is your one game-changing tip to manage multiple projects with multiple timelines?
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posted by jander03
on Mar 25, 2010 -
10 answers
Is there a (preferably free) iPod Touch/iPhone app that I can use to track how I spend every hour of my day? I already use ToDo, Simplenote, and iCal.
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posted by pecknpah
on Mar 15, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm starting to exercise some control over my time. Help me make this work.
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posted by parudox
on Mar 13, 2010 -
6 answers
How can I keep track of all the people I meet, and things I know about them? There are so many people.
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posted by lakerk
on Feb 19, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm looking for a simple Win app that tracks time spent on tasks/projects. I'd like one that can work directly out of the system tray without needing to pull up the window for the app.
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posted by kjhosein
on Feb 18, 2010 -
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