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Is Your Desk a Barometer for Your Headspace?

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed by your to-do list? Your messy desk might be contributing to your lack of progress.

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Feeling Bored? These Strategies Can Keep You on Track

Since I’ve started becoming more mindful about my boredom, I’ve noticed that the end-of-day burnout I experience after a long day of work is less intense.

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4 Tips for Getting Started Writing Code

Faking data, using a spike, or drawing a picture are great ways to begin writing code when you're not sure where to start on a project.

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Get Organized in Google Chrome for a Better Browsing Experience

Taking advantage of small tweaks in Google Chrome improves my web browsing experience, day-to-day and long term as I move from project to project.

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Meaningful Networking Requires Going Beyond the Screen

Build new friendships, boost social skills, gain leadership experience and make a difference. These are some ways to network meaningfully in your community.

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3 Concrete Ways to Help with Context Switching

Context switching leads to more fatigue and less productivity. A few simple habits help minimize the mental strain of jumping between multiple tasks.

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5 Approaches to Getting Unstuck Quickly

Just toiling away at a problem isn't very efficient – especially for a consultant. So here are a few things I do to get unstuck as quickly as possible.

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10 Ways to Combat Project Burnout

Burnout is not something that can be fixed in an instant; it is a process of re-orienting expectations to a manageable place. I hope my experience will come in handy when you're fe

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4 Ergonomic Changes that Make My Desk Job Easier

Just because you have to spend a lot of time at your desk doesn't mean you need to sacrifice comfort! With a few changes, you can reduce post-work fatigue.

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Why I Threw Out My To-Do List & Started Making Appointments with Myself

While a list can grow forever, my calendar has finite space. Creating a daily agenda helps me think critically about how much I can accomplish and spend my time on what really matt

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Automating Switching AirPods Between Devices

AirPods are ubiquitous accessories for workers at home. With a little automation, you can make using them with several devices a snap.

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Technical Concepts for Non-Developers, Part 4 – The Cloud

The cloud can seem like some complicated technology living far away in the sky. But it's not so different from computers that we already understand.

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