Author: rene.baumeister@unitybox.de

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Park easier now with Google Maps latest update

Google Maps’ latest update simplifies parking by showing parking availability within route overviews, indicating clearly if parking near a destination is limited, moderate, or easily available, and offering parking suggestions. This integration of real-time parking data can help supply chain and logistics professionals improve...

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ChatGPT features you should not avoid trying

The article discusses five useful but often overlooked ChatGPT features designed to enhance productivity and effectiveness, namely advanced data analysis, specialized plugins, custom instructions, multimodal interactions, and tailored prompt crafting. It aims to provide practical knowledge and actionable methods for users to leverage...

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Practical workspace organization strategies that can significantly boost productivity

The article discusses how clutter negatively impacts mental health by causing stress, anxiety and reducing productivity, citing research to illustrate this connection. It explains how organizing one’s environment improves emotional well-being, mood and mental clarity. Additionally, it explores psychological barriers individuals...

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Explore how smartphone automation can boost productivity

The article discusses how Samsung’s Modes and Routines smartphone feature helps people develop healthier habits by using automation rather than relying on willpower. It provides practical examples, such as enhancing productivity, wellness, sleep quality, and reducing distractions. The author emphasizes that automated routines can...

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Health & Performance, Self-Improvement Challenges, Time Management & Productivity

Mastering Your Morning: The Productivity Routines of High Performers

I’ve never been a morning person. I need time to wake up, and without two or three cups of coffee, I can’t even think about interacting with anyone. Mornings felt like a necessary evil – just something to get through before the day really began. Meeting Tim: A Turning Point During my time in Prague, …...

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Case Studies & Real-World Examples, Operations & Process Optimization, Practical Tools & Systems, Scaling & Business Growth

KPI Evolution: How to Build a Metrics Tree That Actually Drives Business Results

The Conversation That Changed My View on KPIs A few years ago, I had an intense conversation with an Operations VP, one of my consulting customers, who was visibly frustrated. While we were talking, he leaned back in his chair, shaking his head, staring at his numbers. “My Big 8 – it’s only eight numberss,” …...

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Efficiency Hacks & Quick Wins, Health & Performance, Self-Improvement Challenges, Time Management & Productivity

The Power of Efficiency: Why Optimization is the Key to Business and Personal Growth

The Turning Point: A Personal Realization It was another late-night flight after back-to-back meetings. I was exhausted, my inbox overflowing, and despite working long hours, it felt like nothing was truly moving forward. Checking into my hotel room, completely drained, I collapsed onto the bed, still in my work clothes. I reached for my...

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