Posts by Júlia Araújo

In another one-to-one session with our community members, I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Juan and hearing his insights on productivity for team managers and the future of work.  Patrick is the Head of Marketing and Operations at ACIT Global, an out-of-the-box network for scholars and experts worldwide. The initiative aims to spread free […]

There probably isn’t a single person on Earth that doesn’t like music. From traditional tribal and indigenous music to modern-age EDM, music is so rooted in human nature that our heartbeats and breathing patterns increase to match the music we’re listening to. We can really feel the beat with our hearts!  But popular opinion is […]

In today’s busy corporate and startup environments, managing a team often means spending several hours in meetings and overworking. It can be hard to take the time to focus on strategy or to give subordinates the guidance they need.  Among the many time management methodologies a manager can use, time blocking proves itself to be […]

Working in a team means dealing with different personalities, divergent perspectives, and very particular work preferences. Even so, we often behave as if everyone knows how we operate and expect them to act like we think they’re supposed to.  It is too easy to assume that people will understand our way of thinking from experience […]

Here at Akiflow, we’re continuously looking for new ways to listen to our community. It’s our culture to learn more about our users’ needs and wishes to offer them the best productivity solutions.  A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ohad Ronen, one of our most active community members. Ohad is co-founder […]

Imagine going through every day without enough time to finish everything on your to-do list. Does this ring a bell? Unfortunately, this is a common recurrence for most people. Interestingly, there is enough time, but you didn’t block it.  If you don’t schedule time for essential duties, you risk not getting important work done. A […]

When you hear of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), you’re likely to think about children and not adults. But this condition affects about 4% to 5% of adults. If you have ADHD, you may find it hard to follow directions, remember information, concentrate, organize tasks, and manage time.  Time management is complex for people with […]

It is a dreading feeling to plan a perfect work day that fits all your tasks, only to have no more energy left to follow it through by 3 p.m. I used to feel like that way too often until I learned about the Four-Hour Rule.  The Four-Hour Rule takes into account the fact that […]

Most people struggle to get a hold of their time. Twenty-four hours often seem far from enough when you have an endless list of errands and assignments to take care of. However, this challenge has more to do with poor time management skills than an actual lack of time. Luckily, a good time blocking calendar […]