Perfection is subjective, so don't waste your time procrastinating for perfectionism.

Even though digital technology has reduced the amount of paper we use in the office, clutter is still a problem. Between personal items, notes, files, tech gadgets, books, and pens, it’s very easy for desks to get messy. But clutter is more than just unpleasant to look at; it can increase stress levels and reduce productivity. It makes it harder to find things when they’re needed, harder to focus on tasks, and harder to relax. Clearing the clutter off your desk is a great feeling. Suddenly, your workstation feels more peaceful and tasks are more achievable. You feel more in control. We all have tools we need to do our jobs effectively.

We’ve all heard the adage that time is money. Distractions at work are not only frustrating, but they can also add up to a lot of lost productivity. In one study from the University of California – Irvine, it was found that it takes an average of 25 minutes for a person to fully regain their focus on a task after being interrupted. Open offices have many benefits, but they won’t be achieved if your office doesn’t include flexible spaces that support individual work. With the right tools, you can provide the right mix of spaces that help employees block distractions and stay focused throughout the day.

Personal and organisational change takes time. Give yourself permission and time to do so.

So many people out there don’t have techniques in place to manage their time. I get messages from people all the time complaining that they “don’t have time” to build the type of business they want to build. They don’t have time to grow their personal brand, put out content, flip stuff on eBay, or follow the other advice I talk about. The truth is, you have a LOT more time than you think. You’ve got 24 hours a day.

Workers all over the world are craving balance. Not just a work-life balance, but balance in the ways they work. As open office environments have grown in popularity, many people are struggling with the lack of privacy they offer.

Employers are more willing to support remote work, suggests industry research. But the dream of telecommuting does not always match the reality.

There is a horror story out there. Man is feeling overwhelmed, begins compiling a to-do list. Three bullets turn into ten — ten bullets turn into twenty. Moments later, he finds himself in hand-to-hand combat with a to-do list so long and so vast it resembles the spiraling tentacles of a giant squid. He loads himself up with enough caffeine to fuel an entire city and begins his slow tedious descent to the bottom, crossing each line off the to-do list one at a time.

When it comes to seating for an office or classroom, there are a lot of options to choose from. But if you’re looking for something a little different from a traditional chair or stool, a Turnstone Buoy might be just what you’re looking for. Whether you need a desk chair or seating for a lounge or collaborative space, Buoy is versatile enough to be used just about anywhere. It also offers a lot of other great benefits. Intrigued? Here are five reasons why you should consider Buoy. Active sitting is good for you.

Find out how you can set your employees up to be more productive with the right design in your office space.

More often than I’d like to admit, I find myself working on a task, but not really working on the task. For instance, I'll start a writing project on my co

One of the productive workplace’s greatest enemies? The post-lunch dip. If you ever feel a lack of focus after lunch, you’re not alone. Read how you can avoid afternoon fatigue with our tips.

Here are some surprising ways to help boost your focus and performance.

No matter how well you write, no matter how carefully you proofread, your article or story can’t live up to its potential if it’s not well organized. We all know someone who can’t tell a joke without doubling back to include some missing element that’s critical to the punchline. This happens to the best of us, but it happens less when we take a moment to organize a story in our heads before telling it. If organizing your thoughts is essential to being known as a superb raconteur, it’s as important in written communication.

I think I am at least somewhat more productive than average, and people sometimes ask me for productivity tips.  So I decided to just write them all down in one place.

To me, life is pretty simple. There’s things you can control and others you can’t. Everything boils down to your actions and your mindset but there’s just far too many of you continuously caught up that just don’t see it that way. This is my attempt to clear things up once and for all.

If we're going to be precise about it, work gets done at 11AM on a Monday in October. At all other times of day, we're basically slacking from our most productive. Sustaining 8 hours-plus of intense focus year-round is more of a Herculean pipe dream than a reality of the modern day workplace. We come into the office with resolve and determination, pump out a few tasks, eat lunch, then gradually deteriorate into a potpourri of Reddit posts and cat videos.

Humans are masters of self-deception. We constantly search for excuses to explain why we would (but don’t) contribute to charity, talk to the girl we like or make beautiful music. “If things were a bit better,” we say, shaking our heads, “all of my dreams would come true.”

Mastering 'active rest' is far harder than it looks, but there are good reasons why we should keep working at it

The act of multitasking -- as you currently think of it -- might not be your daily productivity's biggest enemy.