Personal Productivity Index (PPI)
Tracks real productivity performance using RescueTime's Productivity Pulse metric. Values above 100 indicate higher productivity than the 2025 average baseline. The index measures time spent in productive vs distracting activities, with scores ranging from 0 (100% distracting) to 100+ (highly focused work). Based on actual computer usage data, not self-reported estimates.
Current Value
83.8
Index (2025 avg = 100)
Change
↓ -13.0%
vs. previous period
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
monthly frequency
Next Update
Aug 1, 2026
Scheduled
Historical Data
Bars show monthly total tracked hours (RescueTime, right axis); the line is the productivity index (left axis).
Recent Observations
Download Full Dataset →| Date | Value | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 83.8 | 157.2h | Severe drop: XCOM2 + Claude Code customizations |
| June 1, 2026 | 96.3 | 179h | Final Kosovo month; productivity steady |
| May 1, 2026 | 93.8 | 212h | Kosovo-transition dip |
| April 1, 2026 | 100.0 | 214h | Baseline month — Kosovo prep and final LA week |
| March 1, 2026 | 103.8 | 78h | +63h vs January |
| February 1, 2026 | 103.8 | 77h | January productivity uptick |
| January 1, 2026 | 100.0 | — | December steady state |
| December 1, 2025 | 100.0 | — | November stabilization |
| November 1, 2025 | 101.3 | — | Travel and holiday period |
| October 1, 2025 | 105.0 | — | Record output; sustained efficiency |
Indicator Details
- Category
- Productivity
- Data Source
- RescueTime Productivity Pulse
- Update Frequency
- monthly
- Calculation Method
- RescueTime Productivity Pulse score, normalized to 2025 average baseline (99.1)