Navigation, as crucial as it is to the user experience, is merely a means to an end — the end being to consume content. This is why users have very contrasting expectations about content and navigation. via Pocket

Android: Just as with Windows, OS X and other operating systems, you probably have multiple apps on your Android device that can open the same types of file. Better Open With gives you a new way to choose which apps should be used, and when. via Pocket

The Pomodoro Technique can help you power through distractions, hyper-focus, and get things done in short bursts, while taking frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of all, it's easy. If you have a busy job where you're expected to produce, it's a great way to get through your tasks. via Pocket

Wish you were better/smarter/stronger/faster? Sure, hard work helps, but the truth is, your self perception may be getting in the way. We all form our own realities, and those realities aren't perfect. via Pocket

Even the most confident of us experience self-doubt in our work and life, some more so than others. But with some careful planning, your critical eye can be used to your advantage to sharpen your work. This post originally appeared on the Crew Blog. via Pocket

We've all been there: the task you're trying to finish gets too hard and you want to quit. Weblog Pick the Brain has three questions to ask yourself that can restore your drive. As things bear down on you, the negativity creeps in. via Pocket

If you find yourself having a hard time completing your tasks, Katie Dwyer of HackCollege recommends a few ways you can use others to force you to be accountable. When you're the only one in charge of getting something done, it can build up a lot of pressure. via Pocket

The right kind of sound can relax your mind, hone your focus, drown out distractions, or get you pumped to kill your to-do list. We've assembled some research and free resources to help you create your own best workspace soundtrack. via Pocket

Finals, due dates, exams, and deadlines all have one thing in common: they convince us that skipping sleep is a good idea. While that's certainly not true, sometimes pulling an all-nighter is your only option to get things done. If you have to go that route, you may as well do it right. via Pocket

Standing desks may be all the rage, but they certainly have their downsides—and they aren't for everyone. Writer Mikael Cho explains why he ditched his standing desk, and how he combats the unhealthy side effects of sitting all day. This post originally appeared on the Crew Blog. via Pocket

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