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    Home Office Setup for Productivity: The Psychology Behind Better Focus

    BySimon Shaw 30 January 202630 January 2026

    Your workspace isn’t just affecting your comfort—it’s directly impacting your cognitive function. Temperature fluctuations drain mental…

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    Why Time Blocking Fails (And How to Fix It for Good)

    BySimon Shaw 6 January 202610 January 2026

    Why Your Perfect Time Blocking System Keeps Falling Apart You’ve colour-coded your calendar. Blocked out every…

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  • Three hands showing one, three, and five fingers illustrating the 1-3-5 rule for daily productivity

    The 1-3-5 Rule: A Simple Framework for Daily Productivity

    BySimon Shaw 31 December 20256 January 2026

    Why Your 47-Item To-Do List Is Sabotaging Your Productivity You start Monday with ambition. Twenty-three tasks…

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    Mental Clutter Clearing: The 5-Item Method for Clearer Thinking

    BySimon Shaw 31 December 202531 December 2025

    When Your Brain Won’t Be Quiet It’s 2am. You’re exhausted. But your mind won’t stop. Did…

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  • Person pushing large boulder representing productivity friction and resistance

    Friction Logging: Find and Fix Productivity Roadblocks

    BySimon Shaw 30 December 202530 December 2025

    Why You’re Working Hard But Getting Nowhere You’re busy. Constantly moving. Emails, meetings, tasks. Yet at…

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    How to Focus Better at Work: The Complete Deep Work Guide

    BySimon Shaw 26 December 20259 February 2026

    Here’s a scenario you’ll probably recognise. You sit down with big plans to nail that important…

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    The 2-Minute Rule: Eliminate Procrastination Instantly

    BySimon Shaw 21 December 202528 December 2025

    You know that feeling when you look at your to-do list and it’s just… a lot?…

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