Get Things Done! 8 Productivity Blogs
By Tim Jacobsen (from Cool Material) on December 1, 2011
Whether 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. 
UncluttererMany 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:
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
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:
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
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:
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?
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:
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
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:
LifehackerIf you haven't heard of Lifehacker, welcome to the internet. Kidding aside, Lifehacker is a great source for new tools and software to help you amp up your productivity. A lot of the posts are pretty concise, which is a great quality in a blog meant to help you become more productive.Must Read Posts:
Scott H Young
Being productive isn't just about your career, but getting the most out of life. Scott H. Young writes about his experience with productivity hacking and how it affords him more time to learn, grow and enjoy life. Want a quick pro-tip from Scott? Save time by learning how to speed read.Must Read Posts:Would You Still Work If They Didn't Pay You? 7 Tips for Morning Alertness Without the Caffeine Criticism and Praise are the Same
Being productive isn't just about your career, but getting the most out of life. Scott H. Young writes about his experience with productivity hacking and how it affords him more time to learn, grow and enjoy life. Want a quick pro-tip from Scott? Save time by learning how to speed read.Must Read Posts:
Parent Hacks
Parent Hacks helps busy parents find ways to get everything done and still get a good night's sleep. The blog is filled with "forehead-smackingly smart tips" from actual parents (rather than so-called experts) that will help you save time and money so you can have more fun with your family.Must Read Posts:Healthy family meals: Best of Parent Hacks Cold and flu season tips: Best of Parent Hacks Use mailing labels to avoid "invitation hand cramp"
Parent Hacks helps busy parents find ways to get everything done and still get a good night's sleep. The blog is filled with "forehead-smackingly smart tips" from actual parents (rather than so-called experts) that will help you save time and money so you can have more fun with your family.Must Read Posts:
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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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