Why we built it: Slack and Teams Status Sync
A part of a series that explains the principles and philosophy behind Sunsama features. In this post, we share how our "Slack and Team Status Sync" reduces distractions and keeps you focused.
Fighting back against urgent and convenient work
It’s too easy to spend the whole day working but never do the work that really matters. Learn techniques to fight back against urgent and convenient work.
Why we built it: Daily task list
A part of a series that explains the principles and philosophy behind various features. In this post, we talk about how the "Daily task list" helps you stay in the flow all day long.
Rethinking 'Working Faster"
This is the third edition of the Meditations series, where I share what we're building at Sunsama as we explore how to work with calm and intention. This time we're talking about working faster.
In support of four day work weeks but they’re still not for me
I supported a colleague's decision to work four day weeks but was troubled by the fact that I didn’t want to work a four day week myself. Why I'm good with the four day week but prefer five myself.
Work day formats
Different ways I've laid out my work day and what I've learned about what sustains my energy through the week.
Your day is not a project
Your project management tool is not designed for planning your day. Sunsama's approach is not to replace your project management tool but to work in concert with it, and help you create an intention.
Guard rails
I’ve put in place a number of guard rails so I don’t tire myself out in a given working session, day, or week. Here’s what’s worked for me.
Deep work is a team sport
It’s easier to do deep work when you implement it as a team goal and make protecting other’s deep work time the cultural norm.
Async isn't just for work
I discovered the real power of doing things async when I started watching sports async.