Articles

Williams, Ray, "Why busyness is not productivity", Psychology Today, July 22, 2012, <http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201207/why-busyness-is-not-productivity> Accessed August 7, 2012

busyness does not result in greater productivity and contributes to a culture of continuous anxiety and stress ... output doesn't rise or fall in direct proportion to the number of hours worked

Blogs & Wikis

Craig, "21 Ways to Crush Your Procrastination", Time Management Ninja, June 23, 2012, <http://timemanagementninja.com/2012/07/21-ways-to-crush-your-procrastination/> Accessed August 8, 2012

tips to help students move from procrastination to action

Gulasy, Lisa, "12 Ideas To Increase Productivity", Come Recommended, August 3, 2012, <http://comerecommended.com/blog/2012/08/03/12-ideas-to-increase-productivity-infographic/> Accessed August 7, 2012

great infographic showing 12 helpful ideas for increased productivity 

Harper Mac, Lindsey, "Using the SMART Goals Program in Your Workflow", Work Awesome, July 13, 2012, <http://workawesome.com/goals/smart-goals-program/> Accessed August 8, 2012

nice, clean explanation of using SMART goal to improve productivity ... S = Specific, M = Measurable, A = Attainable, R = Relevant, T = Timely

McKay, Brett & Kate, "Create a Weekly Attack Plan", The Art of Manliness, August 5, 2012, <http://artofmanliness.com/2012/08/05/weekly-plan/> Accessed August 7, 2012

tips to help new post-secondary students better manage their work week

Miller, Jason, "Killing Time: How to Destroy Your Productivity", Marketo, July 24, 2012, <http://blog.marketo.com/blog/2012/07/killing-time-how-to-destroy-your-productivity-infographic.html?fullsize=http://blog.marketo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Killing-Time.png> Accessed August 8, 2012

great infographic showing everyday work habits that may be standing in the way of success ... (i) checking e-mail, (ii) cluttered desk, (iii) being 'un-egonomic', (iv) multi-tasking, (v) over-notifications, (vi) letting others bug you (vii) unrealistic TO-DO list

Partnoy, Frank, "The Procrastination-Killing Tactic To Try Now (Or In 10 Minutes)", Fast Company, July 9, 2012, <http://www.fastcompany.com/1842198/procrastination-killing-tactic-try-now-or-10-minutes> Accessed August 9, 2012

How a task-avoidance strategy called "structured procrastination" can help you tackle your to-do list ... "structure, or plan, which items on our to-do list are the best candidates for being put off"

Vardy, Mike, "35 Quick and Simple Tips for Better Productivity", Stepcase Lifehack, August 3, 2012, <http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/35-quick-and-simple-tips-for-better-productivity.html> Accessed August 7, 2012

list of common sense tips to help improve productivity