Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

As someone who works from home full-time, creating clear boundaries between my personal and professional life is non-negotiable. When it hits 5pm, I close the door to my home office, fully intent on ...

Breaking big projects into bite-sized tasks makes them easier to digest You know that thing you’ve been putting off for way too long? The one that feels so big, you get anxiety just thinking about it?

I recently wrote about my search for a task manager in “AppBITS: Sorted Seems Moribund” (25 June 2025), outlining my desire for a task manager that would help me plan my day by combining tasks with ...

Slack’s list feature is now available to all paid customers, bringing work management capabilities natively to the collaboration app. The lists feature, which has been in private preview since it was ...

If the thought of crossing “delegate tasks” off your to-do list generates feelings of hesitation and fear, you’re not alone. In my work as a productivity coach, I regularly come across business owners ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

We’re at a point where AI agents are beginning to move beyond being mere tools—they’re becoming active participants in how businesses operate. That changes everything, and it demands a shift in how we ...

Strategies to reduce interruptions, organise your space, manage devices, and plan time blocks for better focus at work.