Get Things Done! 8 Productivity Blogs

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    • Productivity-Blogs-organize.jpgWhether you’re trying to check everything off of your to-do list or your bucket list, it seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done. But productivity experts will tell you that the whole “not enough free time” thing is just an excuse. If you want to live life to the fullest, you have to make time. And believe it or not you don’t have to give up sleep to do it. Instead learn how you can use your time, space and money more efficiently. Check out these must read productivity blogs and learn how to get things done at work and at home.

    Unclutterer_blog.jpgUnclutterer
    Many productivity bloggers suggest that the first step towards becoming more productive is to become more organized. A messy workspace or home can cause distractions. Unclutterer points out a lot of space-saving and time-saving gadgets and teaches you how to organize like a boss. If you’re trying to figure out how to organize your work space to maximize efficiency, don’t miss Workspace of the Week.

    Must Read Posts:

  • Creating a weekly meal plan
  • Scanning documents to reduce paper clutter
  • Strategies for letting go of your uncluttered fears


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    LifeHack
    Whether you’re looking for some general productivity advice or a guide to current tech tools that will help you manage your time, Lifehack’s got you covered. The blog contains a healthy mix of timeless productivity techniques as well as current tech tips, such as how to use Siri has your new personal assistant.

    Must Read Posts:

  • Lifehack’s iOS Tips and Tricks Guide
  • How To Make Productivity Fun
  • 5 Great Questions to Ask Yourself After A Failure


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    GTD Times
    While a lot of blogs post silly metaphors and off-topic ramblings, GTD Times sticks primarily to one topic: Getting Things Done. Started by David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, the GTD Times continues to teach the GTD process. The blog is more of a guide to changing your entire mindset and process, rather than a random collection of tips.

    Must Read Posts:

  • The feeling of never-ending lists
  • GTD Best Practices: Collect (Part 1 of 5)
  • David Allen on dealing with interruptions


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    43 Folders
    Just browsing around 43 Folders you’ll find a lot of great–yet rather verbose–articles filled with unique personal insights and inspirational messages from writer Merlin Mann. But this is about productivity, so you’ll want to start with fixing what sucks, whether it’s your email, attention management, or to-do lists.

    Must Read Posts:

  • Writing sensible email messages
  • Mud Rooms, Red Letters, and Real Priorities
  • Right Now, What Are You Doing?


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    Productivity 501
    You’ll find that Productivity 501 is more about quality than quantity. Updates might be sparse, but the content is top notch advice from business management consultant Mark Shead. Shead shares his expertise on topics like technology, organization and time management.

    Must Read Posts:

  • More Efficient Emails
  • How to Keep from Wasting Time on the Web
  • 17 Things You Should Stop Doing


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    Tim Jacobsen
    Cool Material is a hobby-turned-profession for online publisher, Tim Jacobsen. After starting a top 300 Internet retailer and holding a couple of SVP positions, his passion for social media, online marketing, and entrepreneurship drove him to branch out on his own. Started in 2008, the men's lifestyle blog covers everything from entertainment and technology, to art and style. Cool Material reaches out to over 600,000 readers each month, but the site’s hip, of-the-moment content and honest reviews continues to grow that number daily. Outside of his Internet world, Tim enjoys bicycling, poker, and traveling with his family.

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    • http://profile.typepad.com/jetreed Jet_Reed

      Great productivity resources you’ve got here. Have you read Tim Ferriss The 4Hour Workweek? It is also a great productivity book. Keeping yourself productive is surely a hard thing to achieve. One way to stay productive is by creating to do list. It can help you determine what tasks you are going to do for the day. Fighting procrastination helps a lot to get more things done and boost productivity. We tend to lose the urge to be productive if we let time control us instead of us controlling it. Feel free to check this review regarding productivity. http://reorg.co/timedoctor-review-2012-04/

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003406356902 Rodrigo

        Thanks for these great tips! @KellyExeter Thanks for sharing the blog! I like the idea of spttliing up the to-do list, I do use one, but having the important vs not important would be handy. @Amanda That would be interesting to try! I bet it does work :) @Kelly I work from home also, I can definitely see how having the house in order before Monday would help. It’s easy to use cleaning up as procrastinating!