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A beginner's guide to scheduling tasks, batch processing, and solving common time management challenges using time blocking.
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Discover key strategies to maximize Q4 and end this year with impact. Dive into actionable insights that ensure a strong finish and set the stage for next year.
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Unlock the secrets of the Eisenhower Matrix for optimal task management. Distinguish between urgent and important, and streamline your productivity with these Notion & PDF templates.
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Want to improve your memory and retain more information? This article offers practical techniques for remembering everything you read.
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UX tools for creators
An article outlining several of the UX tools that I use, as well as those that make up the current UX design landscape.
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It had been years since I owned an iPad and was looking to integrate it back into my workflow. But was it worth it?
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Inbox Zero
I thought it would be a good time to take inventory of my digital footprint, starting first with Gmail.