If only we still had Clippy to promptly and reliably show up any time we need a reminder that, no, you don’t need to perfectly remember, at all times, exactly what to do and how to do it.

Clippy was the best of us, because he reminded us that no one has a perfect working memory. No one.

Keep this fund close at hand for whenever you want to express your appreciation. Its purpose extends beyond commending colleagues; use it to thank a client, welcome a new team member, celebrate shared successes, or infuse your workplace with positivity.

On many topics, including ‘productivity,’ we think a good rule of thumb is:

It’s nice to take advice. You don’t have to use it or agree with it, but it’s nice to get other opinions.

In a world that often defaults to one-size-fits-all thinking, neurodiversity is not always understood, much less promoted in the workplace. But to me, neurodivergence encapsulates the beautiful spectrum of brain differences, ranging from ADHD and autism to dyslexia and beyond.

Any real ability to get sh*t done is just a reflection of your ability to build a system that works for you.

There’s no killer platform, bullet journal, or organising system that will turn you into a person who always completes your to-do list.

Have you ever worked with someone that makes you feel like the sky is about to fall at any moment?

Their urgency in everything they do can sometimes make it seem like the fate of the universe depends on that email response or that instant reply on Slack.