<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">External triggers come from the outside world, like pop-up notifications on devices.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Internal triggers, such as boredom or stress, originate from within oneself.</li></ul>

External vs Internal Triggers

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Defending Your Focus: Limit notifications and manage communication channels.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Scheduled Interactions: Plan specific times for checking emails and engaging in group chats.</li></ul>

Hack Back External Triggers

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Identify the Discomfort: Notice what you feel before you get distracted (For example, anxiety when preparing for a presentation).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Note the Trigger: Write down the internal trigger and the context in which it occurs (The anxiety makes you want to check your phone to escape discomfort).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Explore with Curiosity: Approach your feelings with curiosity rather than judgment or anger (Instead of getting mad at yourself, ask why you're stressed).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reframe the Experience: Consider the presentation as a chance to showcase your skills and learn something new.</li></ul>

Mastering Internal Triggers

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Liminal moments are the transitions between tasks throughout your day. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">These brief periods can be particularly susceptible to distractions because they create a sense of uncertainty and discomfort, prompting you to seek quick relief through distractions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">For instance, checking your phone "just for a second" can end up in never ending scrolling on social media.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Ten-Minute Rule:  If you feel the urge to engage in a distracting activity, wait ten minutes before giving in. This technique helps you "surf the urge," allowing the desire to pass without acting on it. Or use apps like <a href="https://one-sec.app/">One Sec</a>.</li></ul>

Be Aware of Liminal Moments

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Effective planning involves time-boxing, allocating specific time slots in the weekly schedule for different tasks.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Emails, with their variable rewards, are habit-forming distractions - organizing emails into 'For Today' and 'For This Week' folders helps in prioritizing and managing responses efficiently.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">At office, implement a policy requiring detailed agendas before meetings reduces unnecessary gatherings.</li></ul>

Effective Time Management

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Effort Pacts make unwanted behaviors more difficult, like using apps to block distracting websites.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Price Pacts impose fines or bets with friends for missing targets, acting as a deterrent to undesired behaviour.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Identity Pacts help in positive self-definition - when you see yourself in a certain way, you are more likely to act in accordance with that identity. Internalize your identity by referring to yourself as an indistractable person - "I don't check my social media in the mornings".</li></ul>

Prevent Distractions with Pacts

How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

"Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results." —James Clear, author of Atomic Habits "If you value your time, your focus, or your relationships, this book is essential reading. I'm putting these ideas into practice." —Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind   National Bestseller Winner of the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award Included in the Top 5 Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible Included in the Top 20 Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon Featured in The Amazon Book Review Newsletter, January 2020 Goodreads Best Science & Technology of 2019 Finalist   You sit down at your desk to work on an important project, but a notification on your phone interrupts your morning. Later, as you're about to get back to work, a colleague taps you on the shoulder to chat. At home, screens get in the way of quality time with your family. Another day goes by, and once again, your most important personal and professional goals are put on hold. What would be possible if you followed through on your best intentions? What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become "indistractable?" International bestselling author, former Stanford lecturer, and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal, wrote Silicon Valley's handbook for making technology habit-forming. Five years after publishing Hooked, Eyal reveals distraction's Achilles' heel in his groundbreaking new book. In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more. Eyal lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model. Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us. Inside, Eyal overturns conventional wisdom and reveals:    • Why distraction at work is a symptom of a dysfunctional company culture—and how to fix it    • What really drives human behavior and why "time management is pain management"    • Why your relationships (and your sex life) depend on you becoming indistractable    • How to raise indistractable children in an increasingly distracting world Empowering and optimistic, Indistractable provides practical, novel techniques to control your time and attention—helping you live the life you really want.

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Nir Eyal is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Nir Eyal has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Nir Eyal's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, is a popular time management tool attributed to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and popularized by author Steven Covey. This matrix helps individuals prioritize tasks by categorizing them based on their urgency and importance, aiding in effective decision-making and efficient task management.

Introduction

The Eisenhower Matrix, popularized by Stephen Covey, categorizes tasks into four quadrants based on their importance and urgency: urgent and important (do immediately), urgent but not important (delegate), important but not urgent (schedule), and neither important nor urgent (ignore).

What is Eisenhower Matrix

Tasks should be prioritized and actions taken based on their quadrant placement. Immediate action is taken on urgent and important tasks, urgent but less important tasks are delegated, important but not urgent tasks are scheduled, and least important tasks are ignored.

How Each Quadrant Works

The model only considers two factors—importance and urgency— which might not be sufficient for all scenarios. Additional factors such as effort, available resources, and task complexity should also be considered for more comprehensive task management.

Limitation

Flexibility is crucial when applying the matrix in real life. Task priorities may change based on circumstances, and combining similar tasks can improve efficiency. Quick handling of delegation and scheduling allows for better focus on critical tasks.

Adaptation

Adjusting a bit, instead of carrying the matrix physically, use a typical to-do list with priority numbers. Delegate or schedule tasks quickly and focus on priority one tasks once others are handled. Periodic reviews and adjustments ensure ongoing effective task management.

How I used It

The Eisenhower Matrix is a valuable tool for prioritizing tasks by assessing their urgency and importance, helping individuals focus on what truly matters. By understanding and applying the matrix, one can enhance productivity and make more informed decisions about task management. Despite its limitations, the matrix can be adapted to real-world scenarios with flexibility and by incorporating additional factors. Practical usage tips, such as integrating priority numbers into a to-do list, ensure the matrix remains a functional and effective tool for managing tasks efficiently.

Conclusion

The video explains how to use the Eisenhower Matrix for time management, detailing its structure, practical applications, limitations, and tips for real-world implementation.

The Eisenhower Matrix is a decision-making model focused on time management. The method was supposedly used by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This video discusses how the model can be applied along with limits. For a FREE course on getting the most out of S.M.A.R.T. Goals https://www.udemy.com/goal-setting/

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Share your knowledge and ideas with others. This helps to reinforce your understanding and get different perspectives. It also promotes critical thinking.

Sharing:

Read regularly and purposefully. Choose topics that interest you and challenge yourself with new material. You will develop vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Reading:

Use active learning techniques like taking notes, summarizing, and teaching others. It will help you retain knowledge and understand concepts better.

Learning:

Take care of your well-being while learning. Take breaks, get enough sleep, and eat well. Healthy habits lead to a healthy mind and improve learning.

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Abdaal starts by redefining productivity not just as getting more done but doing what truly matters. He argues that true productivity should enhance your well-being, not detract from it.

Redefining Productivity

He emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose. When you understand your “why,” it becomes easier to focus on tasks that align with your goals and bring you fulfillment.

The Power of Purpose

Abdaal highlights that productivity should be enjoyable. Incorporating elements of fun into your work can boost motivation and make tasks feel less like chores and more like engaging activities.

Joyful Work

Instead of just managing time, Abdaal advises managing energy. He suggests identifying your peak energy periods and scheduling your most important work during these times to maximize effectiveness.

Energy Management

Building sustainable habits is crucial. Abdaal provides strategies for forming habits that stick, such as starting small, being consistent, and using triggers to remind you of your new habits.

Sustainable Habits

He introduces the concept of mindful work, where you fully immerse yourself in the task at hand. This increases focus, reduces stress, and enhances the quality of your work.

Mindful Work

Abdaal recommends using positive reinforcement to build productivity. Rewarding yourself for completing tasks can create a positive feedback loop that encourages continued productivity.

Positive Reinforcement

Regular reflection is key. Abdaal suggests taking time to review your progress and adjust your strategies as needed. This ensures that you stay on track and make necessary improvements.

Reflect & Adjust

Working with others can boost productivity. Abdaal discusses the benefits of community and collaboration, emphasizing that support from others can enhance motivation and accountability.

Community & Collaboration

He stresses the importance of balancing work with rest. Taking breaks and allowing yourself to rest can prevent burnout and maintain high levels of productivity over the long term.

Work & Rest

Abdaal encourages a mindset of continuous learning. By constantly seeking to improve and learn new things, you can stay engaged and inspired in your work.

Learning & Growth

Mental clarity is essential. Abdaal suggests techniques for decluttering your mind, such as journaling, meditation, and regular brain dumps, to keep your thoughts organized and focused.

Decluttering Your Mind

He advocates for using technology as a tool to enhance productivity, not as a distraction. Abdaal provides tips on how to leverage apps and tools effectively while avoiding the pitfalls of digital distractions.

Technology As A Tool

Being kind to yourself is crucial for productivity. Abdaal highlights the importance of self-compassion, especially when you encounter setbacks. This helps maintain a positive mindset and resilience.

Self-Compassion

Finally, Abdaal reminds us to enjoy the journey. Productivity should not be about constantly pushing yourself to the limit but about finding joy and fulfillment in the process.

Enjoy The Journey

Not worrying about what people think frees you to do things, and doing things allows you to win or learn from your loss—which means you win either way. Hear me now: you are better off being wrong ten times and being right three than you are if you try only three times and always get it right

Ali Abdaal’s “Feel-Good Productivity” transforms how we view getting things done, emphasizing joy, energy management, and a purposeful approach to enhance our well-being.

Do you never get as much done as you need to? In this practical and uplifting guide, Cambridge-trained doctor, productivity expert and YouTube star Ali Abdaal reveals that achieving your most ambitious goals isn't down to hard work - it's down to enjoyment. If you can make your work fun, then productivity takes care of itself. Drawing on cutting edge psychology, Ali explains how this worldview turned him into one of the world's best-respected productivity experts, with 2 million followers and counting. He reveals the 'three horsemen' that stop us getting things done- the horseman of procrastination (which prevents us getting started), the horseman of distraction (which destroys our focus), and the horseman of burnout (which stops us persevering). And he uncovers three simple principles that will banish these horsemen from our lives- - Make it Easy - by reducing the obstacles that stand between you and your work - Make it Fun - by building games and treats into the tasks before you - Make it Last - by taking active rests and focusing on what really matters. The resulting book is a much-needed antidote to the pressures and stresses of hustle culture. Where most productivity books tell you to work harder, get up earlier, and obsess more, The Productivity Game offers a way to achieve more while worrying less. By making work easy, it reduces the risk of burnout - and makes productivity fun again.

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Do you need a better solution? Try Kaizen! It means "improvement" in Sino-Japanese and involves making small improvements towards your goal.

What is Kaizen?
<ul>
<li>Focused on continuous improvement</li>
<li>Making small changes over time</li>
<li>Creating a better way to reach your goal</li>
</ul>

Kaizen: The Sino-Japanese Approach to Improvement

Kaizen is when A triggers B without any effort and changing this is hard. But this tool can transform you. Discover more next chapter.
The Reason:
<ul>
<li>You no longer think A triggers B but it does automatically.</li>
<li>Changing this is almost impossible.</li>
<li> Kaizen is a powerful tool.</li>
<li>You will learn more about Kaizen in the following chapter.</li>
<li> You can strengthen the link between A and B by repeating them together. </li>
<li> Myelination: branches become faster to convey messages. </li>
</ul>

Kaizen: The Power of Association

In business, "Kaizen" is divided into two parts: flow kaizen and process kaizen. 
Flow kaizen focuses on the overall value stream and identifies opportunities for improvement.
 Process kaizen involves making constant small improvements to a single step to reach maximum efficiency.

The Power Of Kizen

Let’s imagine for a moment that you are someone who writes articles for a big blog and uploads them to WordPress every day (WordPress being an online publishing platform). When you upload the article, you need to add images and formatting like bolding and headers etc. So why not: <ul><li>Read through it and fix typos while formatting </li> </ul>This has effectively combined two steps into one step that will take slightly longer than either on its own, but will be much quicker than doing both. And that in turn can potentially save you a large amount of time and effort in the long run.

Eliminate The Wastes

Thinking in terms of force multipliers allows for increased productivity and output without increasing overhead or time. Before hiring new staff members, consider implementing a system to help the current team accomplish more in less time.Automation: Automation is the process of streamlining aspects of a business (such as production or marketing) through technology, building upon the idea of force multiplication. This often involves using software or machinery to complete tasks with minimal human interaction. WordPress is a perfect example of this which allows you adding a page with no skills.

The Power of Force Multipliers and Automation

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"Through sharing what I read, I find joy; through reading what I share, I gain wisdom."

1. "In sharing my readings, I discover connection; in reading what I share, I uncover knowledge." 2. "Sharing my readings enriches others; reading and sharing enriches me." 3. "When I share my readings, I build bridges; when I read and share, I build understanding." 4. "Through the cycle of sharing and reading, I weave a tapestry of learning and growth." 5. "Sharing the stories I read brings light to others; reading and sharing illuminates my own path."

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The act of sharing with others is a selfless act that can bring happiness and fulfillment to both parties. It can be something as simple as sharing your time or something material, like food or clothes. You can also share knowledge by sharing what you read or see. Generosity and kindness can go a long way in making the world a better place. So next time, don't hesitate to share with those in need and spread the love. Ways You Can Share: <ul><li>Donate to charity organizations</li></ul> <ul><li>Share your skills or knowledge with others</li></ul> <ul><li>Offer someone a listening ear</li></ul>

Share with Others

I love sharing what I read. I read what I share and I learn from it.What about you? Let's share!

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Recognize that everyone is imperfect and obstacles are opportunities for growth.

Embrace Imperfection

Being unstoppable means learning to overcome setbacks and keep moving forward despite difficulties.

Resilience

Transform challenges into opportunities for gaining strength, knowledge, and pleasure from accomplishments.

Mindset Shifts

Understand that you have the power to shape your own destiny. Taking control of your mindset and actions empowers you to create positive changes in your life and to inspire others to do the same.

Empowerment

The book offers step-by-step strategies and inspirational stories from Mills' experiences as a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur to help you achieve your goals​

Practical Guidance

To Be Unstoppable doesn’t mean you have never been stopped. It means you have been stopped and you know how to keep going.

Learn how to harness the power of your mind to achieve your goals from a Navy SEAL. Activate your unstoppable potential with this proven mindset formula. What would you do if you knew you were unstoppable? Where would you go? What would you own? Who would you help? Unstoppable Mindset will help you uncover the answers to those questions and show you how to achieve more than you thought possible. A three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, CEO of an Inc. 500 company, Division I athlete, top-ranked public speaker, and a father of four boys with a deep passion for helping people realize their dreams, Alden Mills has identified a step-by-step process he calls mindsetting, to help you build the mental toughness to succeed. In Unstoppable Mindset, Mills reveals the strategies that have helped thousands of people around the world to: <ul><li> Train your brain to succeed</li><li> Dream up unstoppable goals</li><li> Overcome the 3 obstacles to success—starting, failing, and tiring</li><li> Build your own goal teams to surround yourself with positive support</li><li> Identify and Harness the power of your thoughts, focus, and beliefs</li><li> Develop daily action plans </li><li> Activate your potential at will</li></ul> You are so much more capable than you realize. Packed with personal stories and easy-to-remember tools to create a concrete action plan for success, Unstoppable Mindset is an essential guide for anyone who is ready to make their dreams a reality.

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Unstoppable Mindset

Decide exactly what you want. Clarity is essential. Write out your goals and objectives before you begin.

Set the Table

Thin on paper. Every minute you spend in planning can save you five or ten minutes in execution.

Plan Every Day in Advance

Twenty percent of your activities will account for 80 percent of your results. Always concentrate your efforts on that top 20 percent.

Apply the 80/20 Rule to Everything

Your most important tasks and priorities are those that can have the most serious consequences, positive or negative, on your life or work. Focus on these above all else.

Consider the Consequences

Since you can't do everything, you must learn to deliberately put off those tasks that are low value so that you have enough time to do the few things that really count.

Practice Creative Procrastination

Before to begin work on a list of tasks, take a few moments to organize them by value and priority so you can be sure of working on your most important activities.

Use the ABCDE Method Continually

Identify and determine those results that you absolutely, positively have to get to do your job well, and work on them all day long.

Focus on Key Result Areas

Identify the three thing you do in your work that account for 90 percent of your contribution, and focus on getting them done before anything else. You will then have more time for your family and personal life.

The Law of Three

Have everything you need at hand before you start. Assemble all the papers, information, tools, work materials, and numbers you might require so that you can get started and keep going.

Prepare Thoroughly Before You Begin

You can accomplish the biggest and most complicated job if you just complete it one step at a time.

Take it One Oil Barrel at a Time

The more knowledgeable and skilled you become at your key tasks, the faster you start them and the sooner to get them done.

Upgrade Your Key Skills

Determine exactly what it is that you are very good at doing, or could be very good at, and throw your whole heart into doing those specific things very, very well.

Leverage Your Special Talents

Determine the bottlenecks or choke points, internal or external, that set the speed at which you achieve your most important goals, and focus on alleviating them.

Identify Your Key Constraints

Imagine that you have to leave town for a month, and work as if you had to get all your major tasks completed before you left.

Put the Pressure on Yourself

Identify your periods of highest mental and physical energy each day, and structure your most important and demanding tasks around these times. Get lots of rest so you can perform at your best.

Maximize Your Personal Power

Be your own cheerleader. Look for the good in every situation. Focus on the solution rather than the problem. Always be optimistic and constructive.

Motivate Yourself into Action

Use technology to improve the quality of your communications, but do not allow yourself to become a slave to it. Learn to occasionally turn things off and leave them off.

Get Out of the Technological Time Sinks

Break large, complex tasks down into bite-sized pieces, and then do just one small part of the task to get started.

Slice and Dice the Task

Organize your days around large blocks of time where you can concentrate for extended periods on your most important tasks.

Create Large Chunks of Time

Make a habit of moving fast on your key tasks. Become known as a person who does things quickly and well.

Develop a Sense of Urgency

Set clear priorities, start immediately on your most important task, and then work without stopping until the job is 100 percent complete. This is the real key to high performance and maximum personal productivity.

Single Handle Every Task

Practice is the key to mastering any skill.

Your mental picture of yourself has a powerful effect on your behavior. Visualize yourself as a person you intend to be in the future.

Set a deadline on your goal; set subdeadlines if necessary.

You must discipline yourself to treat technology as a servant, not a master.

21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time.

The motivational classic with more than 1.5 million copies sold will help you stop procrastinating and get more of the important things done—today!   There just isn’t enough time for everything on our to-do list—and there never will be. Successful people don’t try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure those get done. They eat their frogs.   There’s an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re done with the worst thing you’ll have to do all day. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task—but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life. Eat That Frog—Snapshots shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively.   In this fully redesigned and illustrative edition, Tracy explains how you can use technology to remind yourself of what is most important and protect yourself from what is least important. But one thing remains unchanged: Brian Tracy cuts to the core of what is vital to effective time management: decision, discipline, and determination. This life-changing book will ensure that you get more of your important tasks done—today!

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Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

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Time management is an essential skill to boost productivity.Productivity strategies make you do more in less time. But if you don’t have the time, it doesn’t matter. Learn how to manage your time and split between work and free time.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your work time is essential for your productivity.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">But if you don’t take a break occasionally, it will be rough to keep working.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And then, there’s procrastination. Too much free time can turn into a problem. And nobody wants to deal with problems.</li></ul>So, how could you manage all these variables?

Time Management and Productivity

I always think about the strategies to reach the top 1% of people. But it’s not that simple because I don’t know who the top 1% of people are. I’m not talking about any conspiracy or puppeteer story here. Don’t worry.But I don’t think Mask, Zuckerberg, or Jobs are the examples we should follow.They may have reached the top 1% in their industry. But what about their private lives and free time? I want more balance if I ever enter the top 1%. So, I would like to find strategies that help me reach that 1% in a balanced way.Is it possible?Here are 4 strategies I'm using to achieve it.

The Top 1% of People

You are reading an excerpt from <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/">The Challenge</a>, a newsletter where I discuss self-improvement, goal-setting, habits, time management, and health tips and tricks.Every week, you will get the following:<ul><li>a challenge to pursue to improve your life</li><li>an infographic to track it.</li></ul><a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/subscribe">Subscribe now</a> to help me continue publishing this type of content.

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In <a href="https://www.amazon.it/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Time-English-ebook/dp/B07X3DH41F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WJZXEGKFSDD6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LC8gTnD5NrroIy055xu0VePfdPimtsCwGf5F6Sq_kn57TLBs295nNfQdK73xKJoFNor-Zy-hGixEkNfoLt9uK9hEPxx7p_28FiI20VqLus2oWzepUEbBWuFGW1oXqYKxo7IIQdl5Nd1P50HSTYe3rQUV1cGb2IFpLVFaQ-fjTTSo6gMHnlFjoIM_BkSRTMN7.WtnqxOKGGwUHYPMmSKRzDKOHD778UdvWvWPQvtbkluE&dib_tag=se&keywords=four+thousand+weeks&qid=1720362986&sprefix=four+thous%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1">Four Thousand Weeks </a> , Oliver Burkeman introduces people to the 3-3-3 Method.According to Burkeman, you should split your working hours into three parts of three hours each.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Three hours for deep work on your most important project.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Three hours on smaller tasks that take less time and concentration.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And three hours for maintenance activities for when you feel tired.</li></ul>

1 — The 3x4 Method

The 3-3-3 Method combines simplicity and balance. And it’s great for starting to balance your work life. But it doesn’t consider your mandatory free time. Everyone should get at least three hours of free time every day. For this reason, I suggest the 3x4 Method to manage your time.Here’s what balance looks like with the 3x4 Method:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">3x3=9 hours of work</li><li class="ql-align-justify">3 hours of free time</li><li class="ql-align-justify">3 hours to survive the day (a.k.a cooking, eating, etc.)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">and 9 hours of sleep</li></ul>Personally, I never sleep for more than 7 hours. But for the sake of balance, this is perfect!

How to Upgrade the 3-3-3 Method

To this day, The Eisenhower Matrix is one of the most efficient ways to prioritize your tasks. And once you know the highest priority, you can shape your time around it.I created a bunch of specific content for the Eisenhower Matrix:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You will find an explanation in my article about <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/mastering-prioritization">mastering prioritization</a> (where you can also download the free infographic ).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or you can get the Notion Template by buying a premium subscription to The Challenge (here’s the <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-challenge-of-the-month-march">link to the article</a>).</li></ul>Yet, here’s a brief explanation for those who don’t have time to catch up.

2 — The Eisenhower Matrix Method

Discover the time management strategies used by the top 1%! Learn 4 proven techniques to maximize your productivity and achieve elite success.

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