Productivity

Kevin Wood explains the productivity technique that gave him his focus back and kept him in business — the Pomodoro Method.

How you start the day can determine whether it'll be productive or a wash. Here are seven morning rituals you can employ to make sure it goes the right way.

You've heard of the Kanban methodology, but why should you use it over more popular software development approaches like SCRUM? Sergey Laptick explains.

Fitness can become an afterthought for time-pressed entrepreneurs and freelancers. With calisthenics, ten minutes is all you need for a full-body workout.

There are better ways for entrepreneurs to support their energy levels than riding the insulin rollercoaster. We look at primal, paleo and keto diets.

Growth mindsets enable success, while fixed mindsets get in its way. Daniel Schwarz looks at five ways entrepreneurs can develop this outlook.

Information overload and dopamine desensitization can get in the way of your work and your life. Daniel Schwarz explains how to avoid this fate.

Paul Maplesden walks through six meditation techniques for entrepreneurs looking to take their basic mindfulness sessions to the next level.

Burnout isn't fun. At its worst, it can be crippling for your career. Daniel Schwarz explains how to avoid burnout while you're still on a hot streak.

Your first business is the hardest because, as a lifelong employee, you're used to other people keeping you accountable. Here's how to stay productive.

Paul Maplesden looks at the major productivity systems, and discusses the pros and cons of each choice.

Many freelancers and remote workers are hesitant to start working from cafés because they don't understand the etiquette. Daniel Schwarz clears it all up.

Every development team depends on this tool, but when it's used the wrong way, the results can be catastrophic. Andrew McDermott explains how to win anyway.

Rebeka Bergin looks at the essential mechanics behind forming good habits, something that many of us often find too difficult to persist with.

Deprivation, root canals and office bondage... some freelancers and entrepreneurs will do anything to get the job done. Joshua Kraus talks to six of them.

Working from home when living with those who don't understand working from home can be tough. Here's how to make it work.

Finding the best Chrome extensions for freelancers can be tricky. Ashley Remstad looks at 10 extensions that help her stay productive and organized.

Andrew Lau looks at some of the ways perfectionism cripples entrepreneurs and developers, and shares solutions to the problem.

Many entrepreneurs say they can't find time for exercise, but it's essential to being able to work both smart and hard. Here are several ways to fit it in.

Daniel Schwarz talks about seven important factors to keep in mind when planning your home office design and habits.

Nutritionist Rebeka Bergin looks at ways you can improve your cognitive performance with nutrition before you reach for nootropics and smart drugs.

Daniel Schwarz looks at collaboration-focused Slack integrations, including bots, screen sharing extensions, polls and search tools.

Rebeka Bergin looks at eight ways entrepreneurs, developers and others can get their brain off to a good start in the mornings. 

Daniel Schwarz looks at five ways remote teams can make accountability, a key driver of remote success, a key part of company culture.

Mike Street shares his favorite, time-saving tips, packages and shortcuts for GitHub's Atom code editor.

The following is a short extract from our recent book, Scrum: Novice to Ninja, available for free to SitePoint Premium members.

Rebeka Bergin talks about 10 common mistakes that prevent people from getting the best sleep possible.

John Tabita looks at Asana, and guides the reader through his process for getting the most out of it in a project management setting.

Freelancers have a harder time maintaining work-life balance than regular employees. Joshua Kraus looks at six strategies to avoid this problem.

Daniel Schwarz looks at the best ways to optimize your remote workspace for productivity and happiness.