If you feel like it’s been years since you sat down with a good book and allowed yourself to dive into the story with no distractions, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a student struggling to get through readings for classes you usually find interesting or a formerly voracious reader with the same half-finished book on…
Not as productive as you used to be? Feeling anxious all the time while your real-life relationships degrade? The culprit may be buzzing in your front pocket. Most of us know that we’re spending more time scrolling, swiping, and browsing on our phones. But when we start thinking about how to minimize it, things get…
At Freedom, we love our users – not just because they use our product, but because they’re cool – cool people working on cool stuff. Academy Award-nominated screenwriters, best-selling authors, editors, developers, cartoonists, star TV actors, academic researchers, explorers, and entrepreneurs – the Freedom community is packed with curious, creative, and efficient go-getters. We love to share their stories and advice, because how better to learn about productivity…
Working from the comfort of your home in sweats sounds like the dream, right? For many, this seems ideal. Eschewing treacherous commutes and office politics, easy access to snacks and having your dog be your only coworker is a pretty sweet situation. But it’s not all roses, unfortunately. Remote work certainly comes with a specific…
You’ve probably heard of screen time rules for children and teenagers. These help parents prevent access to adult websites, encourage kids to socialize and spend time outside, and handle whatever responsibilities they might have. But that’s usually where the conversation ends. For adults, the thought of applying screen time rules for ourselves is often overlooked.…
At Freedom, we love our users – not just because they use our product, but because they’re cool – cool people working on cool stuff. Academy Award-nominated screenwriters, best-selling authors, editors, developers, cartoonists, star TV actors, academic researchers, explorers, and entrepreneurs – the Freedom community is packed with curious, creative, and efficient go-getters. We love to share their stories and advice, because how better to learn about productivity…
For a creative writer like myself, a productive day mostly looks black and white – black letters on a white document page. However, countless distractions break my days up into a colorful kaleidoscope of news, chats, and social media posts. A few months ago, I started feeling overwhelmed with all the information that’s flooding my…
A few years ago, you would have to wait one week to find out what happened on the next episode of any TV show. But today, binge-watching is a growing trend, and with streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBOGo, it’s easy to sit down and watch a whole season of your favorite show in…