Personal Optimization

Personal productivity is about getting more of the right work done in the time you have. These articles share proven techniques for individuals, including ways to increase typing speed and accuracy, keyboard shortcuts for Mac and Windows, the Pomodoro Technique, inbox zero, and focus habits. You’ll also find tested roundups of productivity apps, so you can choose tools that fit how you already work.

23 Productivity Hacks for 2026

Productivity hacks such as the Pomodoro Technique, Getting Things Done, Kanban, bullet journaling, and Parkinson's Law help you focus on the work that matters. Compare 23 methods and pick the ones that fit how you work.

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Get More Done with MacSparky’s Time Blocking Method

MacSparky's time blocking method, shared by productivity expert David Sparks, helps you schedule time for work that matters. Learn why busy is bad, how to say no, find your unicorns, and handle the unexpected.

Josh Centers

TextExpander Best Practices: 7 Customer Success Secrets

TextExpander best practices from the Customer Success team cover how to organize Snippets into groups, choose group names and prefixes, use inline search, and split or nest Snippets so they stay easy to find and reuse.

Josh Centers

How The Pomodoro Technique Boosts Your Productivity

The Pomodoro Technique pairs focused work sessions with short breaks to manage time and attention. Learn how the method works, what research says about why it helps productivity, and ways to customize it to your workflow.

Kerry Provenzano

Optimizing Your Daily Routine With TextExpander

A daily routine has plenty of repeated writing, from journaling to wrap-up notes. Follow a workday from morning to evening with TextExpander Snippet ideas for planning, meeting agendas, check-ins, and asking for help.

Kerry Provenzano

How To Quickly Apply for Jobs Using TextExpander

Applying for jobs quickly starts with a clear strategy. Follow a five-step approach to studying listings, tailoring resumes and cover letters, and updating LinkedIn, then use TextExpander for messages, links, and forms.

Marcelle Santos

​​Our Top 5 Distraction Reduction Techniques

Distraction reduction is a skill you can build, much like a muscle. These five techniques cover taking real breaks, choosing a work soundtrack, adjusting your workflow, taming your smartphone, and using focus tools.

Kerry Provenzano