Presenting The Productivity Toolbox
Over the past month we have looked at various productivity methods and when to apply them. Today I present to you a handy sheet that summarizes everything, with room to add your own favorite tools.
Productivity Tool Overview: Pomodoro
I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. Some days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through. Some days you may need to sprint through a bunch of tasks. Some days you may need to focus on your energy. All of these strategies will help you get things done, but work best under the right circumstances. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. I will look at how to use them, what they are best at, and when I use them. Today we will look at the Pomodoro method.
Why Are You Hauling All That Stuff?
How much stuff do you tote around that you don't use? I want you to either go over the bags/backpacks/purses/etc in your mind, or actually unpack the bag(s) and lay it all out. Go on. I'll wait.
Productivity Tool Overview: ABC-123
I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. Some days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through. Some days you may need to sprint through a bunch of tasks. Some days you may need to focus on your energy. All of these strategies will help you get things done, but work best under the right circumstances. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. I will look at how to use them, what they are best at, and when I use them. Today we will look at the ABC 123 method.
Why You Shouldn’t Check Email On Vacation
It should be a no-brainer. You're on vacation to get away from work. Therefore, having made a decision to be away from work, you should stay away from all things work. This includes email. Today we will look at a scenario....real life...that illustrates what can happen when you answer email on your vacation.
Productivity Tool Overview: Energy Management
I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. Some days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through. Some days you may need to sprint through a bunch of tasks. Some days you may need to focus on your energy. All of these strategies will help you get things done, but work best under the right circumstances. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. I will look at how to use them, what they are best at, and when I use them. Today we will look at energy management.
Are You A Productivity Evangelist?
What do you think of when I say the word "evangelist"? Chances are you think religion. But evangelists aren't just for religion. Evangelism, according to dictionary.com, is "missionary zeal, purpose, or activity." And missionary, by the same source, is "a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others." Evangelists are everywhere, every day. Writing this blog, I am the target of a lot of productivity evangelists. I get frequent emails from people telling me I am doing things incorrectly or if I make a certain tweak or I am not seeing the point behind the system or I need to try [insert name of software, device, technique] because it will solve all my problems and will make my life so wonderful that I will vomit rainbows. Here's the thing: while evangelists believe 100% in their cause, evangelists…
Productivity Tool Overview: Autofocus
I have long believed that true productivity requires a variety of methods. Some days you need to may need to focus on a specific task and power through. Some days you may need to sprint through a bunch of tasks. Some days you may need to focus on your energy. All of these strategies will help you get things done, but work best under the right circumstances. This June I will be looking at my go-to tools - the ones in my productivity toolbox. I will look at how to use them, what they are best at, and when I use them. Today we begin with Mark Forster's AutoFocus.
