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
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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
How Can I Stay Connected with Remote Teammates?
A reader with a new remote job asks how to build relationships with coworkers authentically
Ask Doist: How Can I Use Social Media Without Becoming Addicted to It?
A reader asks if she needs to banish herself from Instagram to have a healthy relationship with her tech
Ask Doist: I Like My Job But My Company Doesn’t Offer A Lot in the Way of Career Growth
A remote worker wants to know if he should keep his fluid role in a flat company or pursue more traditional advancement
Ask Doist: How Do I Address Employee Performance Issues with Empathy?
A manager wants to know how she can constructively address subpar work from her team
Ask Doist: Most Productivity Advice Says to Have a Routine, But I Do Irregular Shift Work
A doctor asks how she can improve her productivity when her schedule is unpredictable