Archive for March, 2010

Open Loops 3/23/2010: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along

Posted on March 23, 2010 by LJ

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How To Refocus When Your Productivity Slips

Posted on March 22, 2010 by GuestPost

There is no such think as constantly improving or keeping your productivity on a high level. It sometimes happens that you have a bad sleep and you wake up tired; or you have a headache or receive some bad news; and all these have a major impact on your day [...]

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Boost Your Energy By Changing Things Up

Posted on March 19, 2010 by LJ

I like to change things up occasionally at home. I find that it gives me a burst of creativity. (I don’t have the problem much at my workplace, where management amuses itself by having me move cubes every few weeks.) But at home, my desk space can quickly stale and [...]

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Practical Productivity: Moving Cubes Efficiently

Posted on March 18, 2010 by LJ

This week saw me moving cubes for the 15th time in 4.5 years (twice in the past three weeks). I can complete this task in about an hour, including packing all personal items, hooking up the equipment, and setting all my stuff in its places again. A coworker commented that [...]

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8 Non-notetaking Uses For Paper When You’re Out And About

Posted on March 17, 2010 by LJ

I have a secret paper passion. Perhaps it was because I grew up in the Paper Valley. But at the same time, I love having paper with me at all times. It’s extremely versatile. Here are 8 things that paper can be used for when you are out and about: [...]

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Open Loops 3/16/2010: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along

Posted on March 16, 2010 by LJ

LifeDev had an article “Are You Prepared to Lose Control of the Idea?”. It is written from an entrepreneurial slant, but it applies to any type of creative work you may do. Are you prepared to step back and recognize what it could be, unfettered by your own expectations? (It [...]

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