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College Life

Monday, April 5, 2021

Are productivity apps worth it?

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I reflected on the different types of productivity apps that I’ve used and how effective (or ineffective) they were for my productivity.
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College Life

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Ta-da! Swapping to-do lists for ‘ta-da’ lists

A “ta-da” list is a fun alternative to the dreadful to-do list. Instead of a long to-do list to tackle, you reflect on what you managed to complete.
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College Life

Monday, March 29, 2021
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What happens when you finish everything on your to-do list

Getting everything done isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, but here is what you can expect if you do manage to finish everything on your to-do list.
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College Life

Sunday, February 28, 2021
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My beef with the Pomodoro Technique

Many people swear by the Pomodoro Technique and say it changed the very rhythm of their daily lives. I wish I could say the same.
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College Life

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Why our sense of productivity should not be solely dependent on schoolwork

We have multifaceted desires and ambitions. It should then follow that what defines our productivity should not be limited to just one aspect of our lives.
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College Life

Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Reminiscing about studying in Doe Library: Can this feeling be emulated over Zoom?

I never thought I’d find myself missing those slow, gloomy days in Berkeley when I had no classes but was driven by the mission of getting as much homework and studying done as possible in one day.
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Career Fair 2020

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Productivity in the age of COVID-19 is overrated

When everything goes back to “normal,” can we also normalize having nonprofitable hobbies?
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College Life

Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Reasons why you should wake up and watch the sunrise

Though it can be hard to wake up before dawn, it is truly worth it to watch the sunrise. Here are four reasons you should enjoy the sunrise every morning.
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College Life

Sunday, July 5, 2020
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The Clog’s guide to crushing summer classes

Whether you’re coming out of a break or just feeling overwhelmed, here are some tips on how you can maximize your time and academic efficiency this summer.
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College Life

Monday, June 15, 2020

A guide to feeling productive when you don’t have anything to do

Check out these ideas to turn your endless hours of Netflix into organized days that will make you feel motivated for tomorrow!
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