• the flow • a Magicflow publication about work, the future, and what it takes to build it.

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Finding purpose and making progress

November 4, 2022

We aren't encouraged to spend time in deep self reflection. But to achieve meaningful things, you first need a purpose, and then a way to track progress towards your long term goals.

How Magicflow helps you stay focused

October 31, 2022

We go beyond just tracking the data, and visualize it in explorable graphs designed to truly give you insight.

Increase your productivity by getting better sleep and exercise

October 29, 2022

There is a deep link between sleep, exercise and work efficiency. While it's occasionally worth it to have a late night or two, for long-term output you're better off prioritizing health.

What you can learn about yourself from your data

October 28, 2022

Maybe you have an idea of how your sleep and exercise habits affect your productivity, but are you right?. Now you can track your productivity data over time, and see how your patterns change.

How to avoid burnout while staying productive

October 28, 2022

Feeling like you're on a never-ending treadmill? Here are some simple, practical tips to help you beat burnout and get back to feeling like yourself again. Take a breath, grab a cuppa and give it a read.

Bad work hygiene

October 28, 2022

From working long hours, glued to my screen, and munching on junk food, to discovering more focus, energy, and getting more done in less time. Can you improve your work hygiene?

Modern lifestyles don't support good executive function

October 28, 2022

Our lifestyles have become more hectic, and for most of us, that means our ability to focus and get things done has actually decreased. How do we get this back?

How to work hard

October 28, 2022

Discover the secret to working harder, smarter - simple changes to your health and work habits can supercharge your productivity. No more feeling tired or unproductive - it's time to unlock your full potential.

Improve your work habits

October 28, 2022

A thousand blog posts litter the internet with frameworks galore, each promising the world. But none of them actually know how you work, so they can't be good, personalised advice. If you're like me, you're tired of one-size-fits-all advice, and want something new.

Context switches and productivity

October 28, 2022

Feel like you're always switching tasks and can't get anything done? My diagnosis: too many 'context switches'. It's not just you, it's how our brains work. Don't stress, there are simple ways to handle it!

What affects executive function

October 28, 2022

The science is clear: sleep and exercise have a profound impact on executive function. So how do we manage our modern lifestyle in a way that helps us achieve our goals?

6 different Rescuetime alternatives with pros and cons

October 28, 2022

RescueTime isn't the only time-tracking app out there. I tried every single one of these alternatives because I really hoped one of them would help.

Everything is connected

October 28, 2022

Our productivity is not just a matter of willpower in the present moments. It's also affected by many historical factors, including our sleep and exercise habits, and even some outside of our control like the weather!

How your work habits affect your health and sleep

October 28, 2022

Work habits are ruining your sleep? You're not alone. How stressed you are by how you spend your time during the day can have a huge impact on your physical and mental well-being, as well as your ability to get a good night's rest.

Why we built Magicflow to measure your productivity

October 27, 2022

We built Magicflow because figuring out what makes you productive with existing tools seemed impossible, and we wanted to make it possible so you can be more productive.