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The Top List of Adult Websites to Block

The internet is to kids as a drive-thru McDonald’s is to a parked school bus: just one more gravely overbalanced source of information, entertainment, and excitement. On the pro side, it’s there for the asking, 24/7. On the con: well, everything. The data is clear: adult content is everywhere. A study from the nonprofit child […]

List of Shopping Websites to Block for Better Productivity

Due to our life in a hyper-connected world, it is very easy to get lost in the flow of shopping opportunities that the Internet offers. We can spend hours looking at thousands of items and deals if we are not careful and lose valuable time and opportunities to get things done, especially at work or […]

What is Time Batching and When to Use It?

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to have a work day where you got everything done without all the constant interruptions? This is possible through time batching. It’s the art of batching similar activities during specific time frames to cut out distractions, reduce interruptions, be more productive, and get things done. What is […]

Monk Mode: What Is It and How to Use It for Productivity

Visualize yourself in a place where you can master a state of utmost concentration, focus and productivity free of the hundreds of micro-distractions plaguing your modern life. This is the philosophy behind Monk Mode – a strict work methodology drawing from the pre-distracted, monkish lifestyle. According to a poll made by job messaging site Blind, […]

Analysis Paralysis: The Guide to Overcoming Your Fears

Have you ever suffered from overthinking an important decision? Turns out you’re not alone. Many people struggle to make decisions throughout their waking hours, leading some to be in a constant state of stress and inefficiency. Analysis paralysis not only negatively affects your productivity, but can also have a severe impact on your emotional wellbeing. […]

Pareto Principle: How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Boost Productivity

Ever felt stuck, like you’re putting in loads of effort and only seeing a trickle of results? Well, apply the Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 Rule, and just forget that feeling. The principle shows how 80% of results usually come from only 20% of efforts being made. Can you believe it? Understanding and […]