Productivity Hacks

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb action or state of being

• During the layover, I decided to kill time by reading a book in the airport lounge.
• Let's play some games on our phones to kill time while waiting for our food.
• We can binge-watch some TV shows to kill time before the party starts.
• Listening to music helps me kill time while I'm stuck in traffic.

verb to waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless or foolish manner

• The company cannot afford to squander its resources on unnecessary expenses.
• Don't squander your money on things you don't really need.
• Stop squandering your time on that useless project.
• She squandered her opportunities by not taking advantage of them.

noun a process or action that reduces the amount of time needed to complete a task

adjective describing a quality of being able to save time

• Implementing automated processes can result in significant time saving for the company.
• Using this new software can really save you a lot of time.
• This app is a real time-saver, trust me.
• Learning to prioritize tasks effectively is like a time-saving magic trick.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, cluttered describes something that is messy or disorganized

• The office space was cluttered with paperwork and files, making it difficult to find anything.
• My bedroom is so cluttered with clothes and shoes, I can barely walk around in it.
• I can't focus in a cluttered room, it's too distracting.
• Her mind felt cluttered with worries and anxieties, making it hard for her to think clearly.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state

• The donkey was moving slowly in donkey mode, carrying heavy loads.
• I feel like I'm moving in donkey mode today, so tired and slow.
• I was in full donkey mode during the exam, couldn't think straight.
• She was in donkey mode at the party, just standing in one corner without talking to anyone.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• Before we begin the project, please remember to roll up your sleeves to avoid getting them dirty.
• Hey, let's roll up our sleeves and get this job done!
• Time to roll up your sleeves and hustle, no more slacking off!
• When faced with a challenge, it's time to roll up your sleeves and tackle it head-on.