Posts archive: Productivity

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, […]

Workdays are busy. You have to juggle tasks, prioritize them, and plan for what needs to be done next. But how do you make sure that you are spending your time wisely? There is no one specific way to prioritize tasks and manage your time. However, some general guidelines will be helpful for any workplace. […]

If you are someone who likes to (try to) stay on top of things, then finding the best digital planner apps can be extremely helpful because they help you to organize yourself well. If you’re trying to stay organized on your own without the help of a digital planner app, it can be a lot […]

My days are always filled with decisions, from when I wake up to the minute I go to sleep. What to do first, whose email to answer, which call to attend, and so on. If I don’t use a prioritization system, the odds are I’ll either burn out or not do anything meaningful. I know […]

An essential time blocking guide to master your schedule In the last few years, we have seen tremendous changes in the way we work. The pandemic has disrupted the idea of a “traditional office” work environment, and many of us are now working in a “Hybrid office,” combining remote work and office time. That’s not […]

The way that people work has shifted a good deal in recent years. Especially in the tech scene, employees don’t lead the traditional 9-to-5 plus commuting as they did before. While working a lot more, they also have more flexibility in choosing how to organize their workday and how to spend their spare time. When […]

Procrastination and overthinking are some of the most common complaints among those seeking to be more productive. The cycle of procrastination and overthinking is so firmly rooted in our brains that starting even simple tasks can become a hassle. But that’s when the Getting Things Done method comes to the rescue.  Excelling productivity demands a […]

If you have ever looked up time management techniques or work and study productivity tips, you probably came across the concept of the Pomodoro Technique at least once.  As an active member of the productivity community, I’ve used the Pomodoro Technique countless times. Although nowadays I usually go for the time blocking method, the Pomodoro […]