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Do you feel like you’re always doing something but barely getting anything done? In other words, are you busy but not productive<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of always being too busy with a never-ending to-do list<\/a>, both at work and at home. Though you\u2019re constantly multi-tasking and running to catch up with all of your chores and obligations, you never feel like you\u2019re getting done enough. This is because being busy doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re being productive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to level up your productivity game, we\u2019ve got you covered with the best productivity resources to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Productivity Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people equate being productive<\/a> with being busy, but the two aren\u2019t the same. Being productive means producing results, meaningful results at that. That begs the question: how can you become more productive<\/a> albeit less busy? The solution is education: educate yourself about strategies to maximize results while minimizing time. To that end, find some reputable productivity resources to follow and learn from\u2014there\u2019s no shortage of them on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ve compiled a collection of the best productivity resources, including books, blogs, and podcasts. Let\u2019s get productive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Productivity Blogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are tons of productivity blogs on the web, discussing all the ins and outs of the subject. The best productivity blogs are both inspiring and actionable\u2014they should not only motivate you but also provide tools to execute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is our roundup of the best productivity blogs, in no particular order, to help you level up your productivity game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Pavlina\u2019s Blog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Pavlina is a popular figure in the personal development space. Steve is all about personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself<\/a> in all aspects of life, and his Productivity blog<\/a> is a treasure trove of helpful resources and valuable tips on how to optimize just about anything from your sleep to browsing habits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zen Habits<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zen Habits<\/em> is a one-person blog run by life coach Leo Babuta. His blog sweeps across mindfulness<\/a> and minimalism, which is reflected in his approach to productivity: taking things one step at a time<\/a> and getting rid of anything unnecessary rather than trying to be a Jack of all trades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the Brain<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2006, Pick the Brain<\/em> is a blog dedicated to personal development with a broad focus: it covers anything and everything that can help you become a better version of yourself. There\u2019s a whole section dedicated to personal productivity<\/a> which contains a comprehensive selection of articles by contributors from around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Ferriss\u2019s Blog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Ferriss is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Ferriss is passionate about self-optimization and productivity. On his blog, he shares his thoughts, tips, and interviews with experts, authors, and coaches. He must know a thing or two about productivity, considering he found a way to work a maximum of four hours per week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Productive<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Productive<\/em> is your complete guide to productivity apps. Here, you\u2019ll find a plethora of helpful productivity resources including guides, articles, and comparison reviews of digital tools such as to-do list apps, calendar apps, workflow apps, and more. If you are looking for a task or workflow tracking tool of any kind, Keep Productive <\/em>is the place to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave Seah<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave calls himself an investigative designer; He designs productivity tools for various uses such as time management, goal tracking, and habit tracking, and shares them on his blog. You can download Dave\u2019s productivity resources (calendars, forms, spreadsheets, etc.) for personal use free of charge. He also runs productivity experiments and shares reports and insights with his audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Clear<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Clear is the author of the New York Times<\/em> bestseller Atomic Habits<\/em> <\/a>and an advocate of continuous improvement. He\u2019s also famous for his weekly 3-2-1 newsletter where he shares 3 ideas from himself, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you. He blogs about habits, decision-making<\/a>, goal setting, and focusing on the ways to make small, incremental improvements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Productivity Podcasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of podcasts is that you can entertain yourself on the go or while you are doing activities that don\u2019t require much brainpower. And you can get things done while learning something useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are Shortform picks of the best productivity podcasts to follow in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5 AM Miracle Podcast<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel sluggish and unmotivated in the morning, The 5 AM Miracle<\/em> is the podcast for you. Host Jeff Sanders, a keynote speaker, productivity coach, and the author of The 5 AM Miracle<\/em>, shares his insights about how to slay your day before breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Things Done<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Getting Things Done<\/em>, David Allen sits down with productivity experts, entrepreneurs, and simply successful people to get them to share the productivity secrets that help them stay on top of their productivity game and get things done<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Action Catalyst<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Action Catalyst<\/em> is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and educating people so they can reach their full potential in both personal and professional lives. Every episode is an interview with an esteemed author, thought-leader, or speaker, sharing actionable tips and advice on how to stay on top of your daily agenda, keep up momentum, and stay focused on your goals<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the To-Do List<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel chronically overwhelmed with all the tasks and responsibilities on your plate, Beyond the To-Do List<\/em> is the podcast you should check out. Hosted by Erik Fisher, this podcast looks beyond the to-do list\u2014as the name implies\u2014 discussing productivity as a means to living a balanced and meaningful life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The One Thing<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The One Thing<\/em> is a podcast about \u201chow to succeed in health, relationships, and money.\u201d You\u2019ll hear tips and strategies from the world\u2019s most successful people on how to make the best use of your energy and time in all aspects of life, discarding the nonessential in order to give your all to what truly matters\u2014the One Thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurry Slowly<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Hurry Slowly<\/em>, Jocelyn K. Glei pushes back against the conventional wisdom that \u201cbusy is better,\u201d exploring ways to \u201churry slowly:\u201d getting things done while taking your time. If that resonates with you, this is the show for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Productivity Books <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Productivity books offer models and systems to organize your time in the most effective and efficient way. So, if you\u2019re looking for a more comprehensive and systematic approach to productivity, books are your best bet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are Shortform picks of the best productivity books from our library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat That Frog!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There isn\u2019t enough time in the day to meet all of the work and personal responsibilities you\u2019re swamped with, let alone keep up with email, social media, and all the things you\u2019ve been meaning to read. In Eat That Frog<\/em>, business consultant Brian Tracy says the answer is to identify your most important task\u2014the one with the greatest consequences\u2014and do that first each day. It\u2019s like eating a frog: when you have a big challenge, or frog to eat, it\u2019s best to get it out of the way first; everything after that will be easier by comparison. Based on this insight, Tracy offers a list of practical tips for improved productivity and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Things First<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In First Things First<\/em>, Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presents a time management approach that focuses on priorities, or \u201cfirst things.\u201d This approach teaches you to use your time effectively instead of just efficiently\u2014in other words, focusing on what you spend your time on, rather than just how much time you spend per task. You\u2019ll learn how to identify your priorities, schedule your time at the daily and weekly levels, and collaborate with others to ensure the best possible results for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/em> provides an inside-out approach to improving yourself<\/a> and your life. This method entails examining and adjusting your character, your motives, and how you see the world in order to change how you behave and how you interact with others. Learn how to best focus your time, define your personal mission<\/a>, and build productive relationships with other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep Work<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most people, you\u2019re probably easily distracted by wandering thoughts or social media updates while trying to be productive. In Deep Work<\/em>, Cal Newport teaches you how to develop your focus and resist distractions so that you can rise to the top of your field and drive toward your most important goals. He contends that focus is like a mental muscle: Through deliberate training, you can strengthen your focus and expand your mental capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Effective Executive<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many business books tell you how to manage other people, this 1966 classic by management expert Peter F. Drucker explains how to manage yourself to be effective. Drucker says anyone can learn five practices for effectiveness: managing your time<\/a>, focusing on just a few key tasks, making a unique contribution, maximizing<\/a> your strengths, and making sound decisions. He explains how to implement these practices, which have remained relevant for over 50 years, even as technology and organizations have evolved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indistractable<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s tech-dependent, app-centered, notification-ruled world, it\u2019s easier than ever to get distracted from what\u2019s really important\u2014your values, your relationships, and your work. In Indistractable, Nir Eyal develops a four-part model for gaining the modern-day superpower of \u201cindistractability.\u201d You\u2019ll learn how your distractions start internally, why your schedule should be based on your values instead of tasks, how to diminish the power of external triggers<\/a> in your life, and how to commit to yourself\u2014so you can start driving your life instead of letting its distractions drive you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smarter Faster Better<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of us wish that we could become more productive<\/a>, or increase the productivity of our organization. However, it\u2019s not always clear how to do this. You may believe that you simply need to work longer hours or push yourself<\/a> to work harder. But doing so won\u2019t necessarily increase your productivity. Instead, you need to make smarter decisions about how you motivate yourself<\/a>, focus, set goals, and use data effectively<\/a>. Smarter Faster Better<\/em> explores the choices we can make to boost personal and organizational productivity<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Things Done<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Getting Things Done<\/em> (GTD) program is designed to help you do the things you have to do with less time, energy, and effort so you can do more of the things you want to do. It takes every task and reminder out of your head and into an external system of lists and files so that you can focus all your mental energy on the task at hand. You\u2019ll identify the next action step for every item on your to-do list so that when you have time available you don\u2019t have to think\u2014just do. By gaining command of your day-to-day obligations, you\u2019ll create more time and energy to work toward your long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentialism<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We feel constantly pressed for time. We feel we have to do it all. But because we\u2019re going in so many directions, we make little progress in any of them. Yet most of these activities are trivial. As Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism<\/em> puts it, we\u2019re majoring in minor activities. The way out of this trap is to practice essentialism: \u201cdo less but better<\/a>.\u201d McKeown explains how you can distinguish the vital few from the trivial, then eliminate the nonessentials and make your optimum contribution in your life and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5 AM Club<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have a unique talent you were born to master, but knowing how to reach your creative and professional goals<\/a> is not always easy. In The 5 AM Club<\/em>, Robin Sharma explains how to discover your inner genius and maximize your abilities by adopting an early morning routine that activates your creative and productive potential. Your daily \u201cVictory Hour\u201d will enable you to narrow down your goals and reach them like a master. With this powerful tool, you can become influential in your field and create a lasting impact on the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With so many things vying for your time and attention, it\u2019s difficult to be meaningfully productive these days. Many people believe that to be productive, they just need to work longer hours or push themselves harder. But that will only make you more tired and busy, not necessarily productive. The key to being productive is to know what to focus on, when to focus<\/a>, and what to discard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to activate your productivity potential<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered with the best productivity resources, including blogs, books, and podcasts listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did we miss your favorite productivity blog, book, or podcast? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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