Urgency trapping is when you constantly keep doing the most urgent thing but not the most important thing This creates burnout and stress and anxiety. The solution to this is to figure out how to optimize your tasks, and avoid procrastination.

Urgency Trapping 

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The matrix is divided into four quadrants based on two criteria: importance and urgency. Importance refers to the significance of a task in achieving one's goals, while urgency refers to the time sensitivity of a task.Using this technique is very effective and is much better than time blocking because you choose which tasks you want to accomplish

The Eisenhower Matrix 

Improving your focus can help you be more productive and achieve your goals more effectively. Here are some tips on how to focus better:Minimize distractions: Remove or minimize distractions in your environment. Turn off notifications on your phone, close unnecessary tabs on your computer, and find a quiet place to work.Set specific goals: Set clear goals for what you want to achieve. This will help you stay focused on the task at hand and avoid getting sidetracked.Prioritize your tasks: Determine which tasks are most important and prioritize them accordingly.

How To Drastically Improve Your Focus 

Take breaks: Take regular breaks to rest your mind and recharge your energy. This can help you stay focused for longer periods of time.Practice mindfulness: Practice mindfulness techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga. This can help you calm your mind and improve your ability to focus.Remember, improving your focus is a skill that takes time and practice. Be patient with yourself and keep trying different techniques until you find what works best for you.

Improve Focus Part 2 

While time management focuses on managing the amount of time available to complete tasks, task management focuses on organizing and prioritizing tasks themselves.We often focus on how we are using our time but we should focus on what tasks we are using our time to accomplish.﻿Task management allows for a more effective use of time by breaking down large projects into smaller, more manageable tasks and prioritizing them based on their importance and deadlines.

Task Management Is Better Than Time Management 

Task management > Time management. It’s as Simple as that .

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This is part 4 of the interview with Sevan Tuna from The Bottom Line Podcast by Alexander Spencer.

Watch part 1 of the interview here: https://youtu.be/95Sv3Mjm3QU
Watch part 2 of the interview here:  https://youtu.be/3n5ON1e6Z-c
Watch part 3 of the interview here: https://youtu.be/ttQMlbj6awo

Timestamps: 
0:00 Time Management vs Task Management 
1:04 Effective Priorotisation 
2:14 Urgency Trapping 
3:28 Importance of Environment for Deep work

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He is the co-founder and Head of Learning at iCanStudy. iCanStudy developed the world's first cognitive retraining program focused on enhancing self-regulated higher-order learning and deep processing. Over the past decade, he has worked with over 10,000 learners from ages 10 to 80+ in over 120 countries. In the 7 years prior, Justin worked in the non-profit education and mentoring space for disadvantaged students.

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