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How to break bad habits
How habits are formed
The importance of consistency
Interruptions break your flow
Anytime you are pulled away from your tasks, it takes time to readjust to them when you jump back in (sometimes it can take up to 25 minutes).
Interruptions (notifications, loud noises, social media, checking email etc.) harm your concentration.
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Unimportant tasks are really just distractions
Urgent but unimportant tasks = distractions.
Urgent tasks put us into constant “reply mode.” Important work is related to planned tasks that move us closer to our goals.
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Busy doesn't mean productive
Busy work makes you feel like you are moving quickly and being productive in the process. But the truth is you are not.
When you're busy, you're more likely to make poor time-management choices : for example, taking on commitments you can't handle, or prioritizing tri...
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There are no productivity hacks
Habits and work systems can produce the best return on your time.
Getting more work done is about knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to get it done in order to maximize the little time you have every day.
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Planning today for tomorrow
- Before the day ends, identify and write down the best actions you need to take tomorrow.
- Every morning, focus on completing your action list from yesterday before midday.
- Improve and repeat every day.
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Checking emails first thing
It takes up to 25 minutes to get in a productive state after checking emails.
Keep your email closed for the first 30 minutes of your working day. Switch off email notifications while you're focusing on work.
Turn Off Your Notifications
When you stop notifications from disturbing your normal routine, you might find it easier to concentrate on your daily tasks and not get distracted so easily. Notifications are a constant reminder that something is happening in the online world and you might feel like you're missing out. So to
Commit to your daily plan
- Eliminate disctractions that pull you away from your objectives for the day. Work with most of your desktop programs closed, your phone on silent, and your notifications off.
- Track your time. Tracking your time can help you work more effectively.
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