If DeskTime has disappointed you, I get it. I tested it for a month, and it left me searching for better options, as all its limitations interrupted my workflow instead of making it more efficient. I’ll dive into 8 DeskTime alternatives, the features that impressed me during testing, as well as their cons, pricing, and […]

If you’re here, you’re not merely content with how many billable hours you capture, and you’re under the impression that some of these are slipping through the cracks. As a freelance writer managing a team, I’m always paying attention to how to increase billable hours, so I can invoice as much as possible. Key takeaways […]

Every new year, month, or week, you promise yourself you’ll be more productive. Yet, somehow, you still get buried in low-value tasks while the most important work waits. Why? It’s not rocket science, but you seem to have a poor relationship with time and, above all, with prioritization. While the first takes time to get […]

As a recovering overtime addict who’s also been through burnout, I know that the overtime issue is two-sided, and it should be tackled from both perspectives: the employee and the direct report. That’s why, in this article, I’ll teach you what should both managers and team members do to reduce overtime and will provide you […]

Setting correct hours rates, constantly tracking time spent on work while staying within project scope, and more. Yes, project billing is complex, but it’s less fuzzy once it’s well-defined and you’re respecting some simple steps to make it work. After years of managing content writing projects, I’ve learned the ins and outs of project billing […]

Want to boost your productivity on the go on your Android device? I got you! I’ve been testing the most popular productivity apps for Android, and I’m ready to share my findings and honest opinions about the best ones. Let’s dive right in and explore the 13 best productivity apps for Android that will supercharge […]

Time poverty is when you feel you have too many responsibilities and not enough time to manage them all. This means you’re working long hours, juggling multiple tasks, or constantly feeling rushed and never have time for relaxation, hobbies, or self-care. Originally, the term was used to describe working parents, especially mothers who struggled to […]

Task saturation is when you or your team are overwhelmed with too many tasks. This leads to a decline in performance and, often, an increase in errors. This is relevant to toxic productivity, the phenomenon of being productive all the time, often at the cost of your mental and physical health. Understanding task saturation Task […]

Task paralysis is when you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities and can’t start or finish tasks. It’s often caused by stress, anxiety, and feeling the tasks are too big or too hard. You know what needs to be done, but you feel “stuck” and can’t do anything. Research has connected task paralysis with conditions like […]

Productivity guilt is when you feel guilty or anxious because you’re not being productive or you’re not meeting your own expectations of getting things done. It’s common in cultures that tie your worth to how much you achieve. This guilt makes you feel bad for taking breaks or relaxing and can lead to overworking and […]

Productivity anxiety is the intense fear of not being productive enough. You may constantly feel rushed to complete tasks and struggle to relax or enjoy leisure activities because you’re preoccupied with work. This anxiety is often linked to toxic productivity, an unhealthy obsession with being productive that can lead to burnout and stress. Understanding productivity […]

Overworking is when you push yourself to work too much, often beyond what’s healthy, to keep up with the constant pressure to be productive. It’s fueled by toxic productivity where you feel you need to achieve more even when it harms your well-being. For example, you work till late at night, skip breaks and sacrifice […]