Reading Time: 3 minutesEach generation thinks of itself as superior to all that came before. More modern, more sophisticated, more knowledgeable, and dealing with much more complex issues than any in the history of humanity. We tend to consider productivity a Modern concern and development. We talk about how, in our modern age, people face all kinds of …
Reading Time: 4 minutesAll time blocks are not the same. As our quote today says, “One unit of time is very different from another unit of time…all hours are not created equal.” Mind Management, Not Time Management, by David Kadavy. Our energy levels and mental states vary by the hour and the day. I am better at some …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe advice to “be yourself” is typically applied to many different life areas. When talking about relationships or meeting new people, we’re encouraged to be ourselves so that our relationship is based on our authentic self and not a false image that we’re presenting. Our quote today is about being ourselves in our writing. William …
Reading Time: 4 minutesAll of us procrastinate at some time. While not all procrastination is harmful (see my post, Four Ways Procrastination Can Benefit Your Creative Work), it can keep us from doing important work and result in higher stress levels when we put off doing things until the last minute. Why We Procrastinate • We know it’s …
Reading Time: 3 minutesProcrastination is typically seen as a negative in productivity circles. There are plenty of books and articles about how to overcome procrastination. For instance, there are the books “How to Stop Procrastinating” by S.J. Scott and “Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” by Brian Tracy. …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn productivity writing, “limiting beliefs” are often perceived as something negative to be overcome. For example, one writer, Ben Brearley, indicates that in time management, limiting beliefs “really damage productivity.” While it’s true that we can hold ourselves back with limiting beliefs based on negative self-talk and fear of failure, I believe there’s a flip …
Reading Time: 4 minutesUsing computer applications can help you to be more productive and to live an intentional life. I use mind mapping in the MindNode app to think graphically through my blog post topics and make decisions. I use my calendar and task manager apps to help me plan my week and remember events and tasks when …
Reading Time: 3 minutesDefinition of an Ideal Week An Ideal Week is what your week would look like if you had 100% control over your time. It’s intended to be a template for how you’d want a typical week to look. It can be very complete and detailed or not. Some people have very complex and busy schedules. …
Reading Time: 4 minutesI typically do a daily plan each morning as a part of my morning routine. I review my calendar, task manager, and project list and answer three questions in my journaling app. What are my three main tasks today? What is my number one priority today? And what is my plan for today? Based on …
Reading Time: 7 minutesDuring the Past Three Years, I’ve Modified My System Recently, I went to a local motel and processed my quarterly review and planning session. For those of you who know David Sparks’ roles-based productivity system, as he discusses in the Productivity Field Guide, the quarterly review and planning session is a crucial part of his …