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Shay Burns-

Shay Burns

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About Shay Burns

Shay is a freelance writer at MakeUseOf, with a background in management and coaching. Productivity is Shay's game and during their downtime, they enjoy gaming, watching documentaries and going for walks.

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How to Boost Your Confidence at Work

Want to feel more confident at work? Let's look at some effective ways of what you can do about it!

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How to Use Todo in Slack for Task Management

Want to make to-do lists in Slack? You may want to check out the Todo app integration. Here's how to use it.

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How to Improve Productivity by Developing Mini Habits

Mini habits make it easier for you to make positive changes and increase productivity. Here's how!

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How to Create an Idea-Sharing Resource at Work

Improve idea-sharing at work by creating a collaborative resource for your colleagues.

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4 Productivity Tips for Working in Slack

Here are some ways you can customize Slack to optimize your productivity at work!

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How to Improve Time Management With the DRY Principle

Dry refers to one of the foundational principles of productivity. It stands for Don't Repeat Yourself. Here's how to use it for your time management.

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How to Use the Commitment Inventory Method to Optimize Task Management

Don't have enough time to complete all your tasks? The Commitment Inventory can solve this problem!

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work

Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome at your work? Here's what you can do about it.

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4 Productivity Tips for Starting a New Job

Learning the ropes at a new job can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to keep you on track and accountable.

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How to Color Categorize Your Outlook Calendar

Explore how to color categorize your Outlook calendar with tips on how to do it effectively.

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How to Create an Effective Personal Development Plan

Having a personal development plan can help you maximize your potential at work. Here's how to get started with this.

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Scrap Your To-Do List: How to Live in Your Calendar for Task Management

Living in your calendar helps you manage your to-dos without the hassle.

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3 Accessible Writing Tips for the Office

Make your workplace more accessible with these handy writing tips.

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4 Tips for Completing a Professional Job Handover

When leaving a job, how should you handover? Here are some quick and easy steps to handing over your workload before you start your new job.

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How to Make Professional Slideshows With PowerPoint's Designer Feature

With PowerPoint's Designer, you'll create amazing slideshow designs without having to do it yourself. Here's how to use it!

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How to Use the Eat That Frog Method Using Todoist

Putting off big tasks can make you stressed, but you can avoid this by using the Eating That Frog method.

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How to Stay Productive When Working From Home With a Dog

Staying productive with a dog while working from home is difficult. Here are some tips on how to manage it!

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7 Practical Things You Can Make in Padlet

Padlet is a flexible, user-friendly app that you can use for almost anything.

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How to Improve Time Management With Outlook's Delay Delivery Feature

Delaying delivery of your emails can help you manage your workload while still getting things done.

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How to Be a Productive Perfectionist Using an Adaptive Approach

Perfectionism has it's strengths, and these simple tips will show you how to harness them.

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