At 6 PM, your team is still at their desks, frantically responding to emails that arrived minutes ago. They look busy, even heroic. But here's what Read More
Maura’s Productivity Blog
Living in the Present Moment: A Guide for Working Parents
“You say I should focus my attention. But how do I know what to focus my attention on?” This is the question a mother of 4 young children and an Read More
The Impact of Technology on Our Daily Lives
Years ago, during my education about the psychology of attention, I interviewed Dr. John Dovidio, an acclaimed social psychologist. At the time we Read More
The Eisenhower Matrix Isn’t Good Enough
This post was updated on June 27, 2025. You’ve probably seen it before: the Eisenhower Matrix. It’s that neat little grid that helps us categorize Read More
Unfinished Business? 5 Habits To Get More Done
You get to work determined to focus on the one task that, when completed, will bring you so much closer to achieving your most important goal for the Read More
How to Be Less Busy and More Productive
Are you caught in the trap of being constantly busy, yet feeling unproductive? Many of us rush through our days, reacting to urgent requests and Read More
