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The To-Do List
- The to-do list is the most important component of any productivity system.
- It takes the mountain of tasks, chores, activities and ideas out of our head and into the world, where we can see them clearly.
- The to-do list frees up our brain for creative work, without the fear of forgetting something.
- If the list becomes too overwhelming, we can edit, condense, or delete tasks to make it simpler.
- We can opt for a notebook and pen, or install an app on our smartphone.
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Calendar
- The productivity community follows this philosophy: If it's not in my calendar, it didn’t happen.
- The calendar is the dashboard of our life, letting us visualize our weeks and months.
- Putting things on the calendar is both a to-do list task and a reminder, with t...
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No matter how many communication apps like Slack, Zoom, Teams, or Whatsapp come, the email will not go away anytime soon. We need to optimize our email experience, deleting spam and unwanted emails, while unsubscribing to newsletters that snatch your attention.
It is a good idea to clear a...
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Writing Apps
A writing tool is essential for our productivity system, and though pen and paper are fine, there will be a need to digitize the text in the future, so it is good to opt for a writing app.
Having an app that works on our PC/Laptop and automatically syncs all the files on our smartphone...
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App Blockers
There are certain apps whose sole function is to block us from the time-wasting black holes of the internet: Reddit, Youtube, Instagram or Facebook.
These apps keep our eyes on the ball as we cannot access the places that provide us with a quick dose of dopamine. A few such apps that one c...
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Time Tracker
Time-tracking tools are a must for freelancers that have hourly billing have a psychological edge: Pressing the start button that counts our productive time makes us more focused and less inclined to open a Facebook tab on the side.
Apps like RescueTime provide a comprehensive rep...
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Habit Formers
Habits are powerful, and the key component of any habit is being regular.
Just like Jerry Seinfeld used a giant annual calendar, crossing a big red X on days he worked, we can use habit-forming apps to keep us regular in our desired routines and not break the chain.
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The Not-to-do List
A list of tasks you simply don't do: You delete them, delegate them, outsource them or simply say no when they try to find their way on your to-do list:
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The success list over the to-do list
The tasks in your list are not equal and often we have long-running to-do lists then feel overloaded every day. We should always be mindful to ourselves, burnout and exhaustion aren't things that happen overnight but rather slowly occur over time.
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Prepare Your Own Not-to-do List
How to Prepare Your Own Not-to-do List
• Take time to make a list.
• Analyze your tasks from the past and look for patterns.
• Evaluate recurring tasks. Identify their effects in the fut...
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