The Complex Manifesto for Software Development. How to Increase Productivity By Reordering Your Office. Research shows that reordering your office can significantly boost productivity. Here are four simple tweaks, all backed by scientific research, that you can make to your work environment today to increase your productivity. Bring Nature into the Office Studies have shown that certain types of environments are restorative: they reduce mental fatigue, increase the ability to concentrate, and improve health, leading to an increase in productivity. One of the most effective restorative environments is nature.
Those with a view of nature felt less frustrated and more patient, found their job more challenging, expressed greater enthusiasm for it, and reported higher life satisfaction as well as overall health.[] Colorful, diverse landscapes with natural composition are preferred, and views of trees, water, and sky can increase the restorative effect. Take action to increase productivity Take micro-breaks throughout the day to gaze at the natural elements around you. Use a Highly Adjustable Chair. Donkey Test. S.Schleicher » Blog Archive » Camera 101: Rule of Thirds. Composing Your Shots You just received a new camera for the holidays. Now it is time to take some great dramatic shots over the next year. One thing you can do to make your images more aesthetic is to use the Rule of Thirds.
The Rule of Thirds is not necessarily a rule, as much as it is a suggestion that tends to add more tension, energy, and interest into your photo. It works like this: when you look through your viewfinder, divide the image into thirds, both horizontally and vertically. We call the points where the lines cross The Sweet Spots. So how can you use this bit of knowledge to create beautiful images? When you shoot a landscape, try placing the horizon along the upper or lower third of the image. The subject (Castle Rock, KS) is centered in the middle of the shot, which is rather boring. Place the primary subject or area of interest on the left or right vertical line, with the main interest on the sweet spot. Eyes work best in the upper third of the shot. Don ? Finally, it doesn ?
Flextips. Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive 11 Tips for Time Management in a Web Worker World « The Brazen Careerist blog points out “10 tips for Time Management in a Multitasking World.” It’s a great list. My professional career began over 17 years ago. I have only worked in a traditional office setting for the first 6 of those years. Since then, I’ve been based out of a home office. Folks often say, “I don’t know how you work at home…I tried but there’s always something in the house I end up doing that takes me away from getting anything done for work.” I assure you, getting distracted by housework is not my problem. So I present you Brazen’s list, with a web worker twist… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
And let me add an 11th one: 11. Finally…don’t forget to make sure you have a few @fun actions in there too.