Ask Doist: How Do I Stay Motivated on a Project That Never Seems to End?
A reader asks how to overcome project fatigue when "break it down into smaller tasks" just isn't cutting it
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Ask Doist: My Boss Quit & I Feel Completely Lost in My Role
A junior marketer asks a question about professional growth and how to make the most of a work situation she never asked for
Ask Doist: Our Team Answers Questions on Remote Work, Async Communication, and Teamwork
Thoughts on everything from extroverts working remotely to the logistics of operating a distributed company
Ask Doist: How Do You Stick to a Routine When Life Is Constantly Trying to Break It?
A remote working father of two asks how to create a routine when unexpected interruptions are inevitable
Ask Doist: How Do I Make a Career Change When My Current Skills Aren’t Easily Transferable to a New Professional Path?
Currently reassessing their life, one reader asks about the best steps towards a radical career change.
Ask Doist: How Can I Stay Productive and Organized as a Student While Maintaining Work-Life Balance?
A college student asks for advice on managing their course load while also prioritizing hobbies, relationships, work, health and self-care
Ask Doist: How Is Anyone Being Productive Right Now?
A reader asks about striving towards long-term goals in the face of an uncertain future
Ask Doist: How Do You Make Time for Deep Work When You Work in IT Support?
A help desk worker asks how to make time for focused work when users constantly demand attention
Ask Doist: I Can’t Stay Focused During My Department’s Very Long Meetings No Matter What I Do
A university employee is struggling to get through her department's hour-plus meetings