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Becoming a minimalist

Becoming a minimalist involves simplifying your life by reducing the number of possessions you own, focusing on what's essential, and embracing a lifestyle that values...

Use tech to your advantage: Use productivity apps or tools that suit your workflow, like task managers (Trello, Asana), time trackers, or note-taking apps (Notion,...

Break Tasks into Smaller Steps: Sometimes large projects can seem overwhelming.  Breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks can make them less daunting and easier...

Daily Planning: Spend a few minutes at the start or end of your day to plan the next day's activities.  This can include listing tasks,...

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. •...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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.

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

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,...

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

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

"Do the most important task first thing in the morning." This is often referred to as eating the frog 🐸. It ensures that your most...

Focus on single-tasking

In a world that often praises multitasking, concentrating on one task at a time can significantly boost efficiency and reduce mental clutter.  • Set Clear...