Posts archive: Productivity

Time is a limited resource, but is often overestimated.  It is way too easy to fall into the habit of pushing tasks for later and always working extra hours, as the work shifts are never enough. By doing so, they enter an endless cycle of working too much without actually getting anything done.  We’re used […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Timeboxing is a simple yet effective time management technique that helps you take better control over your schedule.  If you think you’ve two weeks to complete a task, you’ll never try to finish it earlier than before.  However, you can be attentive to how much time you need to spend on a specific task with […]

As a freelancer, controlling your schedule is crucial compared to anyone because you don’t have any manager nagging you to complete the task before EOD.  When we talk about time and focus, the conversation often leads to time management. But time is something you need to manage because it’s a limited resource. Instead, you need […]

What’s Notion? If you are here, there is a significant chance that you use and like Notion. I started using Notion to organize my life and work. We actually, run most of our operations through Notion here at Akiflow. I use it to manage this blog, write articles, prioritize activities, and more. In this post, […]