There are so many down-to-Earth suggestions on the Tools for Thought blog that I won't quote any directly in this space. Rather, I'll just point you in the right direction:
The site is the work of Andre Kibbe, and it features concerted focus on simple solutions to the 'complexities' of modern work and productivity. Featured categories include:
- A Pattern Language for Productivity
- Creativity
- GTD (Getting Things Done)
- Lifestyle Design
- Productivity
- Technology
- Thinking Operations