The Shift Blog

The Shift Referral Program Just Got Even Better

So, you’ve got lots of friends, colleagues, family member asking you for productivity tricks. ...And since you’re already a Shift Boss, it probably sounds a bit like this: How do you get so much done every day and stay balanced? How did you respond to that email so fast? How did you like my Facebook post less than 1 minute after I published it? How do you keep up with all of your Slack and WhatsApp messages? As much as we all enjoy being a bit smug with our answers to these questions, we enjoy sharing Shift with friends even more… Which is why we created the best referral program ever.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 12 Jul, 2018

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The Top Apps for Maximum Productivity & Focus

Want in on a secret? When you have all of the apps that make you productive in one place, getting stuff done gets a lot easier. And while it can be fun to test out new apps as they come on the market, what’s more important is narrowing it down to the ones that make your workflow more effective, and (hopefully) enjoyable.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 27 Jun, 2018

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Shift Supports POP & IMAP Accounts!

Do you have a POP or IMAP email account and want to use it in Shift? You can set up a proxy account which can be modified to support your POP/IMAP account.

Mahum Azeem

Developer - 06 Jun, 2018

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How to Manage Distractions & Keep Focus in a Noisy Digital Age

Our digital devices are always dinging, flashing, or vibrating with alerts, texts, and reminders, indicating that we are constantly—and in some cases, involuntarily—connected. Information has never been so readily available, or so distracting. With so much competing for our attention, it seems nearly impossible to completely narrow our focus to the right things. But, research shows that focus is actually the gateway to thinking. Meaning that without it, your thinking—and everything else that follows, like productivity, performance, and concentration—suffers.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 30 May, 2018

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How to Log In to Two WhatsApp Accounts at Once

Anyone who knows anything about being productive knows that, under such a cycle, productivity will never, ever be possible. What you need is a solution to the madness. So, let’s talk about how to log into two (or more) WhatsApp accounts at once.  

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 24 Apr, 2018

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Gmail Launched A New Web Interface (And We’re All Over It!)

Google described the new interface as a fresh, clean look for Gmail on the web with some exciting additions.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 13 Apr, 2018

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How to Log In to Multiple Email Asana Accounts

It's time to get smarter about the way you use Asana. Kick the log-in, log-out, and log-back-in process to the curb and scale up your productivity by merging all your Asana accounts.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 10 Apr, 2018

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On a Lighter Note, Shift Has a Fresh New Theme

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Shift Light—a super clean, bright and beautiful new look for Shift, just in time for Spring. Toggle between Light and Dark Theme and choose a look that suits you.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 05 Apr, 2018

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How to Stay Productive as an Entrepreneur Working On the Road

Productive people can be found anywhere. We’re inspired by Calvin Rosser, aka "Positive Cal,” a Princeton graduate, entrepreneur, and writer on a mission to empower 10 million people to live more fulfilling lives. During his career in high finance and building businesses, while traveling to over 25 countries, Calvin has developed an impressive pr

Lisa Ellis

Marketing Specialist - 30 Mar, 2018

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How to Use Facebook Messenger on Your Desktop

Chances are if you've heard of Facebook, you’ve heard of Messenger. But, if the latter isn’t true, you’ll learn the best of the basics for using the application in this article. In short, Messenger is the instant messaging extension of Facebook. The app was released in 2011 and has since rivaled the features and functionality of most other similar apps. The Facebook Messenger app is designed to go well beyond standard text messaging by offering features like HD video calling, voice messaging, and group chat. Don’t have a Facebook account, you say? No worries.

Nadia Tatlow

CEO - 20 Mar, 2018

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