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How to create a productive environment
The importance of self-care in productivity
How to avoid distractions
Don't arrive early for meetings
You may view it as a point of pride to always arrive at meetings five to ten minutes early. However, those minutes add up. You could be over-preparing and losing precious hours in your week.
Consider redirecting that time toward projects that are waiting for your attention. Try being right on time—or even five minutes late—to some of your meetings. With the time you gain back, you can start planning the project you wish to start.
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Add more to your calendar
There are certain instances in which adding more meetings will help you accomplish the work. To tackle your nagging projects, identify accountability partners and schedule regular check-ins with them.
A couple of 30-minute meetings during the week with a partner can pro...
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Layer your activities
How can you layer work and tackle nagging projects while you’re objectively engaged in something else?
- For example, when you’re exercising, could you speak through the talking points of an upcoming presentation and record yourself? Later, transcribe your audio.
- Or...
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Determine your "good enough"
Look at all of the work you need to accomplish. What is not a short-term priority? Where can you cut corners? Consider: What are your essential projects and your “nice-to-have” projects?
For the tasks you deem imperative, determine your “good enough.” Weigh the va...
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How Long
When you first start, set your timer for five minutes.
When you are ready, begin to add one minute to your sitting time. Slowly work up to ten and then twenty minutes.
How to Monotask
As best as you can, set up a work environment that encourages doing one task at a time. Even doing one task for five minutes can be beneficial:
- Actively resist the urge to check social media while you are busy with a task. You may have to install anti-distraction app...
A schedule for sustained attention
It includes:
- Large chunks of focused “flow” time for more demanding projects.
- “Themed” days to reduce the need to recalibrate between different tasks.
- Advanced planning so you can prioritize meaningful work.
- Realistic time set aside for admin, communication, and me...
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