In a nutshell, multitasking scatters attention; having a focused and reliable system restores it. When we clear the noise and ...

Deep Work means doing focused tasks without distractions. Cal Newport introduced this concept to explain how full atten ...

Focusing on work and other projects is hard, and it’s getting harder. Who among us doesn’t have a to-do list that seems to be getting longer by the hour? Add in the endless — and distracting — news ...

The viral "90-minute rule" will help you get more done and, over time, it can even improve your ability to focus.

Slot machines are everywhere in Las Vegas — even inside the ARIA Convention Center playing host to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 25. The cellphones that attendees brought to a conference session on improving ...

The positive follow-on effects of getting exercise are well known: In addition to the traditional boosts in stamina and strength most gym-goers are pursuing, exercising can improve your mood, ...

Having trouble concentrating on tasks or getting things done? We get it. Life is a juggling act — and it can be hard to carve out time and attention to finally start that creative side hustle, clean ...

My posts on productivity techniques and methods tend to resonate with readers, which makes me happy because I'm providing something genuinely helpful—but a little sad because it reflects just how ...

To retain valuable talent and build a welcoming work environment, many businesses are ramping up benefits to enhance employee engagement. Happy workers contribute to higher profits and increased ...

Where work is concerned, I’m a good example of Newton’s first law of motion: Sometimes I have a hard time getting started, but once I’m going, I tend to stay going, and going, and going. Surely that’s ...