Posts archive: Deep Focus

Have you ever felt like you work too much but never get enough done? Or that the things you do get done are not as impactful as what you did not tackle? Such feeling is a direct consequence of replacing deep work with easy, low-impact tasks. In his book Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success […]

A developer’s job is hardly ever solely about coding.  In a single day, a developer might face several meetings to figure out what and how to code; they might also need some time to understand and debug existing code and will constantly review and test their codes, discussing what worked and what went wrong. If […]

You may know the feeling – you wake up to a busy day, with a long to-do list looming and no idea of how you’re going to get it all done. While it’s great to have a clear list of your tasks, without a plan it can just feel overwhelming. In the new working model […]

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 […]

With the rise of digital technology and the overarching impact of the pandemic, more and more companies are experimenting with remote working. It is a great way to add flexibility to your schedule, and 77% of remote workers say they’re more productive when working from home. But it can also be tough sometimes. There are […]

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 […]