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Tanja Trkulja

Productivity Author & Researcher at Clockify (CAKE.com)

Ever since she was a little girl, Tanja’s passion for the written word has run deep. When the opportunity to switch jobs from English teacher to writer arose, she eagerly took it.

Life happened, as it often does, which ultimately compelled Tanja to seek ways to improve her productivity and motivation. Her goal was to follow the path to efficient work and a fulfilling personal life, without the dangers of stress or burnout, and share what she has learned along the way. Today, as a productivity author and researcher, she feels like she has finally found her place in the world where she can better herself every day and help others do the same.

Always an optimist, Tanja lives by the motto that everything will be OK in the end — if it’s not OK, it’s not the end. When she’s not writing or reading (or mindlessly scrolling on social media), she likes to unleash her inner child and try her hand at many hobbies that tickle her fancy at the given moment; from hiking and folk dancing to crafting, drawing, and embroidery.

It’s not easy to have many different interests and actually enjoy them, which is precisely why modern productivity tools make such a huge difference. To be able to share that experience through writing is like a dream come true. Thanks to that, Tanja’s belief in the old truth is stronger than ever — words hold magic within them to change the world.

Publications

  • Clockify
    8 articles

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  • Make the Most Out of Getting Things Done (GTD) Method
    4 Apr 2020—Clockify
    Have you ever felt frustrated by forgetting an important task or chore for the day? You’re not alone. It can be very exhausting — keeping tabs on a dozen things every day, which is precisely why we tend to forget something despite our best efforts. This is where the Getting Things Done (GTD) method comes into play. GTD helps you declutter your mind — once you get all those tasks out of your head and into an app or notebook, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more in control. Let’s explore how...
  • Achieve Your Hardest Goals with a Time Management Mind Map
    19 Nov 2024—Clockify
    Ever felt like you have 50 browser tabs open in your head? With all the flying thoughts about work, personal stuff, and random things — mental clutter can easily take its toll. That’s where mind mapping and time management come in. Separately, they’re helpful. Together? They’re a productivity dream team. This article will explain how introducing the organizational power of time management to your mind map and general brainstorming can help you stay on top of things without losing your...
  • How to Combat Decision Fatigue at Work With Time Tracking
    7 Oct 2024—Clockify
    Do you ever feel like you’ve run a mental marathon by lunchtime? Well, you’re certainly not alone. Having one too many work decisions to make can lead to mental and emotional exhaustion — or decision fatigue. We all know that physical fatigue can affect your performance, and the effect of decision fatigue is similar. The good news? You’re not powerless against it. There are effective ways to combat decision overload at work and one of the best strategies is very simple — tracking how you...
  • Tick-Tock Compliance: How Timekeeping Evolved Over the Ages
    28 May 2024—Clockify
    Have you ever stopped to think why we track time at all when your employees clock in for a day’s work? As workers track time, their workday is officially recognized, protecting their rights and ensuring they are paid for every minute they work — which helps make your company compliant with labor laws. This simple act also makes you a part of a history of people and innovations that have revolutionized how we value time at work. Now, it took a while for laws to regulate employee hours and time...
  • From Clay to Cloud: A Deep Dive Into the History of Invoicing
    12 May 2024—Clockify
    Did you know that the concept of invoicing is about 5000 years old? From the simplest marketplace barters to complex digital systems, we have come a long way in refining the process of tracking work hours for precision in client invoicing. This story isn’t just for history buffs or tech enthusiasts but for anyone curious about how everyday processes impact our work and economic exchanges. Let’s explore together how the past shapes our present and guides our future decisions in the world of...