You don’t need to do all of these things — pick just one, and try it. Then try another and see if it works. Experiment to find what works for you.
And enjoy the simple work life.

1. Start early. Going into work early was one of my favorite tricks — it was quiet, before the phones and chatter and meetings started, and I could get a lot of work done in peace. By the time everyone else was getting started, I’d gotten two or three big tasks checked off.
2. Limit your hours. It’s ironic, because so many people work long hours and think they’re getting more done and being more productive. But they’re throwing brute hours at the problem. Instead, cut back on your hours and set a limit — say 6 or 7 hours a day — and get your most essential work done within that limit. If you know you’re only working 6 hours today, you’ll be sure to get the important tasks done first and waste less time. Limits force you to be effective.

sigue leyendo 13 small things to simplify your workday | Zen Habits.

Furniture and product designers are usually a protective bunch, fawning over objects with the same care that proud parents lavish on their newborns. But a handful are now encouraging us to break their creations. In fact, these products aren’t complete until you give them a personal touch by smashing, cracking, hammering, tearing, or snapping them into something new. It’s a different interpretation of DIY: Destroy it yourself.

sigue leyendo Create: Destroy It Yourself Is the New DIY | Magazine.