Productivity For Dummies

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Part I: Getting started with productivity -- Part II: Getting organised for action -- Part III: Applying productivity techniques -- Part IV: Productivity at work -- Part V: Personal productivity -- Part VI: The part of tens. "Learn to: focus and get more done; be more productive in the workplace; manage your time more effectively; beat procrastination and complete tasks ahead of schedule"--Cover. Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Productivity 5 Chapter 1: What Is Productivity? 7 Chapter 2: Finding the Motivation to Change 19 Chapter 3: The Benefits of Productivity 33 Part II: Getting Organised for Action 45 Chapter 4: Getting Organised 47 Chapter 5: Embracing a Holistic Approach 59 Chapter 6: Stress Management 73 Part III: Applying Productivity Techniques 91 Chapter 7: Learning to Focus 93 Chapter 8: Avoiding Procrastination 109 Chapter 9: Good Time Management 123 Chapter 10: Getting Things Done (GTD) 137 Chapter 11: Further Productivity Techniques 157 Part IV: Productivity at Work 171 Chapter 12: Getting Down to Business 173 Chapter 13: Task Management 191 Chapter 14: Calendar Management 201 Chapter 15: Technology Management 211 Chapter 16: The Productive Freelancer 227 Part V: Personal Productivity 239 Chapter 17: Productivity at Home 241 Chapter 18: Creating a Clutter-Free World 261 Chapter 19: Productivity for Students 275 Part VI: The Part of Tens 295 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Focus and Get More Done 297 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Beat Procrastination 305 Chapter 22: Ten Best Productivity Resources 311 Index 315