Power Up| Productivity

2022-04-26 19:00:01 The moves to solve any problem

Identify the problem.

Gather accurate information about the problem.

Analyze the problem and clarify its root cause.

Generate solutions.

Choose a solution, and assess the risks.

Create an implementation plan.

Evaluate and validate the result.

Check whether the solution can be applied to other problems. Open / Comment

2022-04-26 15:00:01 5 rules of a successful person

Develop an attitude full of love for the work you do, remembering that it's your choice!

Be prepared mentally and physically for challenges. Know how to be healthy in mind and body. If you don't know how — learn how!

Enjoy the challenge ahead of you in your new status.

Be always in a positive frame of mind. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself. Stress is a consequence of insecurity, so have faith and trust in yourself.

In any situation, you can dissolve into what you are doing at the moment. Don't live in the past and don't live the future today — it's tantamount to failure. Be in the present! Open / Comment

2022-04-26 09:00:00 The "Swiss Cheese" method

The essence of the method is to perform the task piecemeal and in whatever order you like.

That is, we must isolate from the task some simple action that does not cause us rejection, and perform it.

Using the "Swiss Cheese" method comes down to choosing the right 'holes in the cheese' to come: that is, the first and then the subsequent actions.

Often these actions are intuitively clear. Ask yourself:

What can I do to make things move forward even slightly?
What can I do for my task right now?
What is not difficult for me to do?

The "Swiss Cheese" method is an "emergency" technique. It is only for when the task cannot be done in the usual way. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 19:00:01 Lifehacks to avoid burnout at work

This is one of the most frequent problems of mankind today. A lot to do, a lot of work, a lot of studying, it's all demotivating... So how do you deal with it?

You can get burned out both when the work is too difficult for you and when it's too easy. Consider what your situation is: is it better to try to take on more or less?

If you are studying at the same time as you work, don't forget that studying is a big investment of resources. Even if you like it and are interested in it, it requires effort. Studying is not a break from work. It is important to rest both after work and after studying.

Switching from one activity to another by itself does not always help you rest. It is important that the activity is enjoyable and helps restore resources. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 15:00:00 52/17 Method

This is a variation of the 90/30 method. It's no different except for the numbers: you work for 52 minutes and then you rest for 17 minutes.

According to an experiment conducted by employment service The Muse using the DeskTime app, these time intervals allow you to stay productive and avoid overwork. So use the 52/17 method if you feel you don't have the energy to work for 90 minutes straight. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 09:00:00 Strength of character is the key to outstanding achievements

Even your favourite thing in the world tends to get bored with time. At such times, one is tempted to abandon everything and head for new shores, in search of something that will never get boring

Those who succumb to weakness fall into a vicious circle of endless changes of occupation, often without achieving success.

Those who have the strength of character become winners. Open / Comment

2022-04-24 19:00:00 The great benefits of reading

Reading literature has a positive effect on human development in two ways:

Training the mechanism for decoding information.
A specific part of the brain is responsible for this, which works the same when you read the classics, read a text message from your boss, or even watch a video/film/picture.

Training your internal speaking mechanism.
The tongue moves all the time, even if you try to relax it — it repeats the movement to say the words, "talking out" your thoughts. Internal enunciation helps you remember new words, expressions, and concepts.

The only difference is reading literature — the ability to mechanically remember the written image of the words. That, in turn, increases the literacy of writing words.

The rest of the "benefit" of reading is the information received in any form or form. Open / Comment

2022-04-24 15:00:01 Signs that it's time to reboot

How do you know when it's time for you to reboot? Here's a telltale sign that you need to address this issue:

If you've been feeling tired and sluggish lately, it's time to consider a change.

If this has become a frequent occurrence for you, it's worth paying attention to this important indicator that signals that things are not as they should be.

Fatigue that doesn't go away after a good night's sleep can go on indefinitely. Detox is a great way to fill your body with energy! Open / Comment

2022-04-24 09:00:00 Planning and checklist apps

Evernote (and any other note-taking apps, even the standard ones). Nothing complicated - just create a new note and write a list.

Checklist - make your own checklist or use a built-in template. You can set reminders, share lists via email or sync them to other platforms.

Wunderlist - the app was originally designed as a to-do planner, but it's great for creating checklists. It is very simple and makes reminders.

WorkFlowy - the app for minimalists. Nothing distracting, just lists with easy sorting and searching. Open / Comment

2022-04-23 19:00:01 Ways of self-development

Explore time management, it helps a lot with planning.

Find 20-30 minutes a day for a book.

Learn 10-20 words daily in the foreign language you are learning.

Spend most of your time studying, but don't forget to rest.

Develop useful habits, add a new one every two or three weeks.

Set monthly, six-month, yearly, five-year goals and go for them daily.

Get rid of unpleasant people who negatively influence you.

Work on your shortcomings. Open / Comment