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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By Bonnie Christian | 04.16.24 To boost your productivity, you don't need to massively change your work life or routine. There are ways to get more done by cutting out distractions and making small changes to how you behave. Sometimes, it's even the smallest things that can make the biggest impact. For instance, turning off unwanted push notifications on your phone or using the first hour of your day more effectively. Here are some of the best tips from the people who know how to get things done. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to lead a more productive life at home and work What is productivity? Being more productive doesn't necessarily mean working for longer. Instead, you should be working smarter ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like The Best Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts for Boosting Your Productivity Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts instead of mouse clicks for common tasks in Google Docs. You might be surprised at how much time you save. Use Apple Shortcuts to Build the Ultimate Daily Digital Journal The free application comes preinstalled on every Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Here's how to use it to kickstart a daily journaling habit. How to Use Obsidian for Writing and Productivity Obsidian is an incredible writing and note-taking tool. Here's why this cloud-less, offline app helps me stay organized and keep the ideas flowing. 10 Productivity Tips and Tricks From WIRED Staff Our journalism machine works best when we hit our deadlines. Here are some of the WIRED ones' tips and tricks for optimizing their work/time ratio. GET WIRED The future is happening fast. Stay ahead of it with WIRED. Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.