Archive for November, 2011
How to Win the Productivity Game

How to Win the Productivity Game

This is a guest post by Kirsten Simmons. All right, hands up, who loves Hyperbole and a Half? We’ve all had those system failure days, where the pressures of being an adult are just too much. Everywhere we look there’s something we need to do, all these boring, routine tasks like dishes and laundry and groceries. And let’s not even get started on the things...

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Should You Work Set Hours as a Freelancer? The Pros and Cons

Should You Work Set Hours as a Freelancer? The Pros and Cons

One of the key advantages to working from home is that, often, you can set your own hours. Even if you’re telecommuting to a regular 9 – 5 job, you probably have a bit of flexibility over the exact hours you work. And as a freelancer, you might well be able to work at any time of the day – or night. So, should you have fixed “work” hours, or should...

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How to Stay Productive When You’re Working at Home

How to Stay Productive When You’re Working at Home

Maybe you’ve got the option to work from home for your employer. Maybe you’re a freelancer, business owner or a student. Whatever the exact circumstances, you’ve got to get productive work done … while at home. You might think that being at home will make you more productive. For instance: You don’t have colleagues stopping by at your desk and...

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November: Productivity at Home

November: Productivity at Home

During November, we’re going to be running posts on a productivity at home theme. Whether you work from home, or simply want to get more done in your personal life, we’ll have posts to help you out. We (that’s Thursday and Ali) will be writing posts, and as usual, we hope to welcome some fantastic guest authors to share their thoughts. Of course,...

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