Characteristics of the ideal productivity system
- It's sustainable. How do you feel after a day using the system? The system should help you, not burden you.
- It works for short-term and long-term goals. Your productivity system is a toolbox that should contain tools that work for both timelines.
- It works for structured and unstructured work.
- It helps to manage your mental health, taking breaks and time away into account.
- It makes space for regular reviews where you can reflect on work done and tweak your processes.
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