To Do Lists

Embrace Your Inner Sloth

Lauren Cahn | Posted 08.01.2008 | Living


Lauren Cahn

There is a part of me that feels very guilty about doing all of this nothing. But I'm working on coming to terms with the notion that what I really wanted was something as simple as, well, nothing.

9 Tips For Boosting Personal Productivity

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.16.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I confess: I can't touch each piece of paper just one time. I can't return every email within 24 hours. I can't maintain a clear desk at all times. I ...

Mental Ecology: The Art Of List-Making

David Allen | Posted 04.21.2008 | Living


David Allen

In honor of Earth Day, let's look at how to use our natural mental resources more effectively. My systems are set up and maintained with a standard ...

The Curse Of The Eternally Urgent

David Allen | Posted 04.14.2008 | Living


David Allen

Ignoring secondarily important actions and projects because you are too busy and concerned with urgent things fosters continual crisis management. It ...