I'm a Millennial. I've always scoffed at the talk of how difficult Generation Y is to manage, how needy and entitled we are in the workplace ... it seemed like before we even really entered the workforce, our peers had decided how we were going to work based on their relationships with their Generation Y children or their boss's bratty nephew. After years of reading mixed reviews on Generation Y, we seem to have settled in a place where we can talk objectively about the unique needs and attributes of today's Millennials.

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This week, we’re talking about improving productivity. I am a little bit of a freak about productivity. I’ve heard a lot of tips and hacks over the past few years about how to improve the way we get work done so we can do more in less time and, ultimately, maintain work/life balance. A lot of tips out there recommend increasing the number of apps and tools you use to manage your workflow. While I do think there are some tools (I’m a fan of the Tomato Timer and paper to-do lists) that can increase your ability to focus and get work done, for the most part, I think productivity can be improved through self-management.