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Insights and encouragement to help you regain control of your days, lead a more satisfying life, and focus on what matters most.

Rewire your brain to beat procrastination

Rewire your brain to beat procrastination

Turn off the phone, tune into yourself, and be productive when it counts

Oct 4, 2018

3 Surprising Secrets to Maintaining Your Focus

3 Surprising Secrets to Maintaining Your Focus

The answer isn’t working harder — it’s how you work that matters

Sep 12, 2018

Hack Your Calendar and Get Your Life Back

Hack Your Calendar and Get Your Life Back

Take control of your time with these tips

Aug 30, 2018

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Ever Better: Refreshing the Evernote Brand

Ever Better: Refreshing the Evernote Brand

Go behind the scenes with our new look and renewed purpose

Aug 14, 2018

Can Music Make You a Productivity Powerhouse?

Can Music Make You a Productivity Powerhouse?

The best songs and playlists for getting stuff done

Jul 25, 2018

What's wrong with work/life balance?

What's wrong with work/life balance?

A new approach to living the one life you really want

Jul 16, 2018

You Don’t Have to Be a Genius to Be Creative

You Don’t Have to Be a Genius to Be Creative

Author Allen Gannett on the surprising science of achievement

Jul 9, 2018

Discovering the Secrets of “Dream Teams”

Discovering the Secrets of “Dream Teams”

Author Shane Snow on what makes teams work

Jul 2, 2018

Why Following Your Passion Isn’t Always Enough

Why Following Your Passion Isn’t Always Enough

Here’s what to do about those slumps and dead-ends

Jun 25, 2018

Why Happiness, Not Stress, is Key to Success

Why Happiness, Not Stress, is Key to Success

5 ways to cultivate lasting fulfillment

Jun 18, 2018

How to be an Ally in the Office

How to be an Ally in the Office

Celebrating Pride month at work

Jun 14, 2018

The Science of ‘Aha Moments’

The Science of ‘Aha Moments’

See why there is a predictable pattern to creativity

Jun 13, 2018

Introvert or Extrovert? Here's How to Boost Your Productivity

Introvert or Extrovert? Here's How to Boost Your Productivity

Why our personality types affect the way we work

Jun 11, 2018

6 Ways to Have More Productive Meetings

6 Ways to Have More Productive Meetings

Yes, it can happen — we promise.

Jun 7, 2018

Why It’s Time to Take Off Your Workplace Armor

Why It’s Time to Take Off Your Workplace Armor

Vulnerability is an asset — not a liability

Jun 4, 2018

Hacking Happiness in the Information Age

Hacking Happiness in the Information Age

Expert tips for cultivating lasting fulfillment

May 29, 2018

Your Guide to the Best Podcasts Out There

Your Guide to the Best Podcasts Out There

These 8 listens will change the way you think

May 14, 2018

11 Ways to Become a Productive Writer

11 Ways to Become a Productive Writer

To get better, focus on the basics

May 8, 2018

Grow Your Business by Focusing on Your Roots

Grow Your Business by Focusing on Your Roots

The trends, tools, and talent to help you get there

May 1, 2018

Supporting Working Parents: A Guide for Companies and Coworkers

Supporting Working Parents: A Guide for Companies and Coworkers

Why parents need help navigating the workplace

Apr 24, 2018

Working While Parenting

Working While Parenting

The ups, the downs, and five pro-tips for making it work

Apr 23, 2018

The Real Cost of Burnout — And How to Avoid it

The Real Cost of Burnout — And How to Avoid it

Practice self-care with these 5 research-backed tips

Apr 16, 2018

Stuck in a Rut? Tinker with Your Routine

Stuck in a Rut? Tinker with Your Routine

Get insights from the daily habits of successful people

Apr 2, 2018

Medal-Worthy Success: Productivity Inspiration from Top Athletes

Medal-Worthy Success: Productivity Inspiration from Top Athletes

Get gold medalist tips for achieving the impossible

Feb 22, 2018

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