renewLab

productivity training for the information age

time and productivity: lifehacks

A lifehack is a simple (usually non-obvious) skill or trick that short-circuits problem situations or behaviors. An explanation.

Of course we'll teach you our favorite lifehacks, but what we'll really focus on is developing the creativity and process-based thinking that it takes to create lifehacks that apply to your specific work environment.

use lifehacks for productivity

  • A (simple) productivity system that can handle all of your professional and personal projects and tasks.

  • An excellent collection of lifehacks that will help you save time in your professional life.

  • How to establish the creative mindset necessary to establish lifehacks.

package details

  • 1 hr consultation on your organization's time management structure

  • 1 hr lecture

  • Hipster PDAs and Lecture notes for all attendees

class resources

RenewBlog's productivity tag: posts to boost your productivity.

RenewBlog's lifehack tag: posts about lifehacking.

Book: Getting Things Done, by David Allen this is the only book we endorse enough to link to. 

Hipster PDA:
Hipster PDA(43folders): one of those "well, duh" ideas - the best information input I've ever found. Such a good idea, I give them away in class.

DIYPlanner.com: extremely well made free print-at-home pdf files for all your planner needs in full letter, half letter, 3x5 card (for your Hipster PDA), and pretty much any other odd paper sizes out there.

Blogs:
Lifehacker.com: a group blog, aimed primarily at quick technical tips and tricks.

Stepcase Lifehack.org: another lifehacking group blog, aimed more at the philosophy of lifehacking, productivity, and self-improvement.