Hustle culture is a way of thinking in which working all the time is seen as the best way to live. In this culture, toxic productivity is common, meaning there’s always pressure to do more and achieve professional success, no matter the cost. It’s built around the relentless pursuit of career success, where working hard […]

Grind culture is the belief that constant hard work and hustle are the only paths to success. It’s all about dedicating long hours and sacrificing personal time to achieve your goals, often at the expense of your mental and physical health. While it can lead to increased productivity, it often results in toxic productivity, overlooking […]

Fear of success is a psychological phenomenon that makes you feel unsettled when you think about achieving big goals or reaching high. As a reason, instead of aiming high, you subvert your talents, keep the chances of success low, and self-sabotage yourself to limit the potential negative outcomes of succeeding. What is the potential fear […]

Creative burnout is when you feel completely drained and unable to come up with new ideas or be creative. It can happen when you’re under a lot of pressure to produce work, like if you have tight deadlines or if you’re constantly pushing yourself to create. This kind of burnout can lead to stress, anxiety, […]

What is a creative block? A creative block (which is totally normal) is when you can’t come up with new ideas, and you feel stuck or uninspired. It’s like hitting a brick wall in your creative process where good ideas are out of reach. For example, it’s when a writer can’t find the right words […]

What is busywork? Busywork (or busy work) is when tasks or activities that keep you busy but don’t actually add any value or contribute to your short-term and long-term goals. These tasks are often repetitive and unproductive, making you feel like you’re getting things done when you’re just busy and not being productive. Characteristics of […]

Before being a content writer, I worked in sales. In sales, you get a sales bonus every month. In some months, I noticed that my commission seemed smaller than I’d anticipated. I pushed harder and tried to make more sales for a bigger bonus. But the bonus did not increase considerably. I decided to discuss […]

How you manage your workload, whether you’re an individual or part of a team, determines your productivity, well-being, and success at work. I’ve spent months testing the best workload management tools, and I’m sharing all the details about them alongside my personal experience with them. Disclaimers: This review is completely independent – none of the […]

Your Mac is only as powerful as the apps you use. As a Mac user myself, I’ve spent months testing the most popular productivity apps for macOS, and I’m ready to share my findings. Let’s dive right in and unfold the 15 best productivity apps for Mac. ❗Before diving in, here are two disclaimers: This […]

I’ll cut to the chase: Everyone approaches productivity differently, but there sure are some common channels that help us get to the highly sought-after productivity: productivity apps. I’ve researched and tested 15 Windows productivity apps, so you don’t have to, and here’s an honest breakdown of the best ones to supercharge your workflow. Disclaimers: TL;DR […]

Looking for better alternatives to Time Doctor? Time Doctor is a great time tracker, but it may not suit all your needs, especially if your team values privacy and intuitive time tracking. I tested Time Doctor with my team for a month, and while we enjoyed some features, it left us disappointed in the search […]

While RescueTime offers valuable insights into personal productivity, during my month-long test with my team, I found many limitations that made me look for RescueTime alternatives. I’ll list for you all these options, but before diving into them, here’s why I looked beyond RescueTime: Key takeaways on RescueTime alternatives: The top alternative to RescueTime is […]