We're the makers of Daycast—a planning and time-tracking tool for makers. This is where we write about the cultures of distributed teams, working remotely, maximizing the value of our creative process, and how we navigate common challenges that arise on the road from nothing to something.
You want to focus, but you can’t. You’ve tried all the tips and strategies and a number of apps. Nothing is working. What if the most effective focus strategy isn't about focusing at all? What if the best way to improve your focus is to identify and ameliorate the pain of being fully present?
Read MoreOrdering your task list isn’t necessary in Daycast—you can clock into whatever you want, whenever you want—but it can be helpful. With a little forethought and a deliberate strategy, you can manage your to-dos in a way that helps you get more of what you want from your time and less of what you don’t.
Read MoreIf time management were just about getting things done, Daycast wouldn’t exist. There are myriad tools to help you jam-pack your days and check off more and more boxes. But we think time management is about unpacking your days, making mindful choices to spend your limited time on what matters most.
Read MoreFed-up dieters the world over have ditched food rules in exchange for what they call intuitive eating. Maybe exhausted would-be time managers should follow suit. Hard-and-fast rules about time management abound, but we advocate a more reflective approach. Bespoke time management, if you will.
Read MoreDay planning is not an affectation of those ultra-organized folks who color code their inboxes. In fact, day planning is not about organization at all, but preparation. And it can mean the difference between wasted resources and a humble, somewhat bumpy, but altogether more efficient workday.
Read MoreSome things—like frying eggs, like planning your days—seem pretty self-explanatory but in fact yield far better results with the application of real technique. When it comes to day planning, we recommend a method that’s simple, easy to use, and helps you get more satisfaction out of your workday.
Read MoreThe Open Door Teams blog explores topics related to remote teams—especially teams of makers—and their management. We are the creators of Daycast, the day planner and time tracker for remote makers.
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