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Insights and tips on productivity, time tracking, and building better work habits.
macgill davis · March 29, 2022
5 Time Management Techniques to Maximize Your Productivity
Need help focusing, prioritizing, or putting an end to procrastination? Use these time management techniques to help you get more done.
macgill davis · March 25, 2022
Why Do People Procrastinate? Common Reasons and Solutions
Are you prone to procrastination at work? Keep reading to learn why people procrastinate and some possible solutions to the problem.
macgill davis · March 11, 2022
Quantified Self: How to Track Your Life with Data
The quantified self movement uses personal data to improve health, productivity, and habits. How to start tracking, plus tools that work.
macgill davis · February 25, 2022
A Practical Guide to Creating a Work-From-Home Schedule
When you don’t work in an office, your day can feel like a free-for-all. Learn how to create a work-from-home schedule for better productivity.
macgill davis · February 21, 2022
8 Benefits of Time Tracking for Workplace Productivity
Eight benefits of time tracking for workplace productivity, from spotting time-wasting habits to better scheduling, delegation, and healthier work hours.
macgill davis · February 11, 2022
How to Manage Your Workday Better With Time Blocking
A to-do list tells you what to do, but does it help you be more productive? Learn how to use time blocking to efficiently tackle your to-dos.
macgill davis · January 28, 2022
13 Time Management Tools: Which Are Right for You?
Not enough hours in the day? Check out this list of time management tools to help you keep your workday on track and accomplish more.
macgill davis · December 22, 2021
Custom URL Categorization
Changelog 0.8.30 - Custom categorization rules for specific URLs, a new Activity Feed, improved Daily Report, and more.
macgill davis · October 4, 2021
Timeboxing in Rize with Pinned Calendars
How to timebox in Rize with Pinned Calendars: see calendar events below your timeline and compare planned time blocks with actual time spent.
macgill davis · April 28, 2021
72 Self Reflection Quotes to Inspire You
We put together this list of inspirational quotes to reiterate the importance of self-reflection and motivate you to take action.
macgill davis · April 13, 2021
Selective Attention: Definition and Tips
Selective attention is the ability to focus on one thing while ignoring distractions. How it works, key theories, real examples, and tips to improve it.
macgill davis · April 4, 2021
The 24 Best Focus Memes
Funny focus memes for when your brain refuses to cooperate. 24 relatable picks — scroll through and save your favorites.
will goto · March 29, 2021
The Pomodoro Technique: How to Make It Work for You
The Pomodoro Technique has many time interval variations. Which intervals are most conducive to deep work, and which variation will work best for you?
macgill davis · March 18, 2021
Why Taking A Morning Walk Improves Your Productivity
In this issue we’ll be tackling the question: why does taking a morning walk improve your cognition and productivity for the day?
macgill davis · March 17, 2021
Best Idle Detection in Time Tracking: 2026 Comparison
Compare idle detection features across 8 top time-tracking tools. Side-by-side breakdown of detection methods, timeouts, and platform support.
macgill davis · February 4, 2021
How to Enable Website Categorization on Mac
How to enable website categorization in Rize on Mac: approve the Automation permission for Brave, Chrome, Safari, or Edge to track time by website.