Physical and Mental Health: Don't underestimate the power of exercise, proper nutrition, and sufficient sleep on productivity.  A healthy body supports a sharp mind. • 🗣️ Get some Random Advice • 🏋️ Excerise & Fitness Moves

Continuous Learning: Spend a bit of time each day or week learning something new related to your field.  This not only improves your skills but keeps your work engaging.

Finishing email quicker

1. Use Templates: For common types of emails (like confirmations, thank yous, or routine updates), create and save templates. This can cut down your composition time significantly. 2. Subject Line First: Decide on the subject line before you start writing the email. A clear subject line helps you stay focused on the email's purpose. 3. Keep it Concise: Stick to the main point. Avoid unnecessary details or pleasantries unless they're essential for the context or relationship. 4. One Topic Per Email: By addressing one topic per email, you make it easier for both you and the recipient to manage and...

Practice the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle): Focus on the 20% of your tasks that will yield 80% of your results.  Identify what tasks or activities give you the best return on investment of your time.

Batch Processing

Group similar tasks together and complete them in one go.  For example, respond to all your emails at one time, make all your phone calls consecutively, or handle all your data entry tasks together.  This minimizes context switching, which can drain productivity.

Try a different Pomodoro approach

The Pomodoro 🍅 Technique with a Twist: 1. Set a Timer for 25 Minutes: Work on a single task for this duration. This focused time block is known as a 'Pomodoro'. 2. Take a 5-Minute Break: After the timer rings, take a short break. Stand up, stretch, or grab a quick drink. 3. The Twist - Reflect and Review: After every four Pomodoros, take a longer break (15-30 minutes). During this break, spend the first 5 minutes reflecting on what you've accomplished and what could be improved in your workflow. Reflect: Ask yourself what went well, what didn't, and if...

Focus on yourself. Do what you need to do.

Get a good start to your day

Instead of checking social media first thing in the morning, consider engaging in activities that can set a positive tone for your day.  Couple of ideas for stimulating and getting the cogs turning: • Exercise - go for a brisk walk (in nature if possible) • Reading - dive into a book • Breakfast - eat a healthy meal • Plan - write out tasks you want to do for the day • Creative - draw, write or craft • Learn - music, facts, new language Tools that might help: • 📆 Today is the Day Planner • 🟢 Wordle...

"Limit your decision-making." - Plan your outfits, meals, or work tasks in advance to reduce daily decisions. Fewer decisions mean more energy for important tasks.

"If it takes less than two minutes, do it now." - Immediate action on small tasks prevents them from piling up and becoming overwhelming.

Get Productive for Mac

The Pro apps can now be accessed from a Mac App, as well as the web. Most popular apps so far:

"One in, one out." - For every new item or task you add to your life, get rid of one. Keeps physical and mental spaces clutter-free.

Save time publishing to Twitter

I recommend (and use) Typefully to tweet without distractions, write threads, and grow on X. They also have great analytics. • Typefully lets you write, schedule, and publish amazing tweets and threads on Twitter. • It gives you detailed analytics and insights to find out what content works and brings you the most followers. • With Typefully you can create a content schedule to publish consistently, and engage your followers. • Typefully is a must-have for Twitter creators who are serious about crafting quality content and engaging their audiences meaningfully. • Typefully provides advanced tools aimed at growing faster on...

"Clear your desk at the end of the day." - A clean workspace starts the next day with a clean slate, promoting focus and reducing visual distraction.

"Set a 'no' hour." - Designate an hour where you say no to all requests or distractions. This uninterrupted time can be incredibly productive.