What to include in your not-to-do list
Making a not-to-do list is a personal experience, and everyone's list will look different. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
Do not:
- Continually check your emails. Instead, batch your emails.
- Eat lunch at your desk. Instead, go for a walk, or talk to colleagues.
- Attend useless meetings.
- Abuse time blocking. It can disrupt spontaneous creativity.
- Spend too much time on social media.
- Drink coffee late in the afternoon.
- Try to please everyone. Learn to say no.
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