There is so much information hurtling at us every moment of the day. I find that this can lead to a state of “always on” where my brain is constantly moving from one thing to the next. Today’s episode will talk about why it’s so important to have mental slow time and some ways of achieving it.
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It’s hard to imagine that less than 40 years ago most people couldn’t even fathom having a need for an electronic mail account. Fast forward to today and most people have multiple email accounts to manage. Along with that comes the electronic address book for your contacts.Today we are going to look at how my email management fits into my productivity system.
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We've all been there: we spend hours working on things, only to look at our lists to find we didn't do anything on them. Busy, but not planned. I call these rabbit trails. I don't go down rabbit trails very often, but when I do, I can count on losing at least an hour of productive time. Today we will look at how to spot them and what to do when you're on one.
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Have you ever noticed how many places it is possible to make notes these days? Besides all the options on your phone and computer there are sticky notes, notebooks, white boards and more. Today I will show you my notes setup, along with why I chose what I did and how it fits into the framework of choosing productivity system components.
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Three types of office vampires have existed in every place I have worked, leaving trails of negativity behind them. And there are other types of vampires as well, more subtle in their approach to sucking out your energy and happiness. Can you spot and neutralize them?
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People often forget that in order to master a skill they need to practice. We’re used to thinking about practicing in terms of musical instruments or sports. But at the same time it also applies to things that we want to get better at: self-control, productivity, routines, deliberate living. Today’s episode will talk about the importance of practice, and how to practice most efficiently.
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With the economy tanking, and people facing job loss at record levels, I thought I would share what I learned from my three months of unemployment.
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One of the hardest things to do to get to peak productivity is to choose not just the tools, but how to set them up. Today I will show you my task setup, along with how I get things into my task system from various sources. The main issue with choosing tools is that too many people pick the software before they know how it will be used. Previously I have talked about systems of record, the need for fluidity and the advantages and disadvantages of cloud-based systems. Today I will show you how I apply those concepts to my own task management system.
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I used to be on the cutting edge of productivity software. If there was a new tool out there, I tried it. I would spend days wrestling all my tasks, dreams, lists and whatnot into the new software, learning all the ins and outs of the software, only to be disappointed in the results, and repeat the process the next time new software would come out. It occurred to me about years ago that this behavior is just a way of playing at being productive. After all, I was busy, and even if I wasn't getting anything done, it was in the name of productivity, right?
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Living in a vacuum when it comes to productivity, projects and even trips can leave us off course and not reaching our destination. Today's episode talks about the importance of feedback, and how to find relevant feedback to help you accomplish your goals.
