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The Top List of Sites to Block at Work

Distractions caused by non-work-related sites can greatly reduce the efficiency of employees. Zipdo reports that employees forfeit as many as 56 minutes per day for personal purposes on social media while at their work station. Blocking these non-productive sites can help to increase both concentration and safety in working places. Social media, online shopping and […]

How to Block Apps on Safari for Improved Productivity

Think about yourself sitting at your computer to complete an important task. All the time you get notifications from various devices and your colleagues informing you that there is something important waiting for you. As a result, you are easily distracted and sometimes might not even remember when those interruptions did happen. Doing the task […]

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. […]

List of Websites to Block for Students to Focus

Managing screen time is vital for students to achieve good performance at school. Research has shown that the lack of concentration in the studies is due to distractions from various internet. For instance, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 38% of teens say they spend too much time on their smartphone. About […]