Productivity Theory
Kayla Matthews
self-improvement writer and blogger
United States of America
I'm an independent writer and blogger who contributes to The Huffington Post, MakeUseOf, The Daily Muse and others. Pittsburghian productivist.
United States of America
I'm an independent writer and blogger who contributes to The Huffington Post, MakeUseOf, The Daily Muse and others. Pittsburghian productivist.
Productivity Theory
Breaks are a wonderful thing, especially if you work in a fast-paced or extremely stressful environment. The truth is if you work in America, you probably don't take enough breaks. You may even be scared to take too many breaks or worried about the repercussions if your boss or supervisor finds out.
Buddhism is an ancient religion, but regardless of its historical roots, you've probably heard of the Dalai Lama, the high lama of the Mahayana Buddhist group. Below are a few quotes from him, as well as Buddha himself: Part of the reason Buddhist quotes and teachings are so relaxing for people is because many of them are applicable to your daily life, no matter what your take on religion is.
Does your mind drift somewhere else every time you sit down to work? Maybe the state of your desk is to blame. According to a 2011 OfficeMax Workspace Organization Survey, 90 percent of Americans believe that disorganization negatively impacts their lives.
The Muse
If you land a job writing for a company, say in content management or public relations, you'll be earning a living as a writer. However, if you want to make it as a full-time freelance writer, you have to be able to rustle up your own clients and projects.
If you're looking for a simple way to instantly make yourself look professional, look no further than your email signature. If you don't have one, or if it's simply your name, or "sent from my iPhone," you're missing out on a quick, easy way to look better and be easier to reach.
Is your Google Calendar overbooked with tons of microprojects? Does Trello take up hours of your day? Have you made so many lists that you can't even keep them straight anymore? I have no doubt you're setting up your schedule with the best of intentions, but if it feels like your attempts to stay organized aren't paying off, chances are you're using the wrong kind of planning tool.
The Huffington Post
It's no secret that doing good makes others happy -- but did you know it can make you happy as well? According to a study conducted by psychologists at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, people participating in meaningful activities were happier and felt that their lives had more purpose than people who only engaged in pleasure-seeking behaviors.
November is " Adopt a Senior Pet Month," and adopting a pet isn't just good for your pet; it's good for you, too. Check out these nine scientifically-researched ways that pets improve the lives of their human companions. 1.
Interested in yoga but don't want to pay for an expensive class or be seen flopping around on your mat like a fish out of water? YouTube has tons of yoga channels that are great for yoga enthusiasts who prefer to salute the sun from their own backyards.