Time Management

⚡ Productivity

Pomodoro technique

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Time management method used by Will to manage his time and stay focused.
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Create your own WFH routine

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Build a routine that suits oneself best rather than copying others when working from home.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear

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A practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through tiny, consistent changes leading to significant improvements over time.
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"Make Time" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

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Offers a practical framework to reclaim time from busyness, with tips to focus on what matters through designing the day and optimizing energy.
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"Eat That Frog!" by Brian Tracy

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Advocates tackling the toughest task first thing in the morning to beat procrastination and improve daily productivity.
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Have a clear daily plan

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Tip for working from home: Knowing tasks helps stay on track.
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Start work early (8 am) for creative hours

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Beginning the workday by 8 am to utilise most creative hours (8 am-noon), saving busywork for after lunch.
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Canva time management template

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Custom template created on Canva to manage work, personal, book, and advisor work items for better time management.
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Daily 'start-work' ritual (pet, place in spot, reward, redirect)

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Consistently pet cats, place them in their spot with treats, and redirect unwanted behavior to build routine.
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Work in focused sprints

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Tackle tasks during kids' nap times and dedicate uninterrupted time to bigger projects at night with flexible scheduling.
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Work in small windows of time, save deep focus for night

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Adapt to family needs by using small time windows during the day and quiet night hours for deep work.
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Clear work hours

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Tip for working from home to maintain structure and balance, separating work from personal time.
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End-of-day routine

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Such as shutting down the laptop or changing environments to separate work from personal time.
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Make a daily task plan

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Tip for staying productive: List all tasks for the day to organize work and stay on track.
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Pomodoro Timer

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A timer used for implementing the Pomodoro technique to manage work intervals.
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Use external pressures like setting a timer, body doubling with coworkers/friends, and recurring check-ins for accountability

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Strategies to stay focused and productive while working from home.
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Set daily schedule with to-do list

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Use a to-do list or daily/weekly schedule (via apps like Notion) to track tasks, stay on top of responsibilities, and manage a busy routine.
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Visualise tasks and schedule

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Start the day by visualising work tasks and setting up a schedule, even a rough plan.
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Structuring day with focused work sessions

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Organise the day with dedicated work sprints and regular breaks to reset, such as walking.
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Productive morning routine

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Start the day early with exercise (gym or walk), plan priorities, and establish a structured start to work.
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Don't sleep in until the last minute when working from home

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Getting up an hour earlier, having breakfast, and properly waking up makes you feel better than sleeping in and feeling sluggish.
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Wall calendar for monthly task planning

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Organizes tasks, helping manage work and stay on track with deadlines.
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Track work with a monthly plan broken down weekly

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A way to organize work and stay on top of tasks, preferring weekly planning over daily.
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Structured Daily Routine (e.g., 8-4 or 9-5)

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Maintains a flexible but structured routine with admin tasks in morning/evening and creative work during the day, aiding productivity.
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Structured Routine

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Starting the day with morning pages, setting intentions, and following a 9-5 work schedule to maintain work-life balance.
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Prioritize top tasks in the morning

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Identify and tackle the most important task first to maximize deep work chances.
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Schedule tasks in a calendar

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Mark everything in a calendar to plan days, avoid overworking or forgetting tasks, and stay focused.
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Use time blocks and a to-do list

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Productivity tip to manage the day and stay focused, avoiding unproductive days.
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Personal agile board for task management

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A tool to write down and prioritise tasks based on urgency, helping to focus and avoid remembering everything.
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Separate meeting days and focus days

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Anton's goal to have days free of meetings and days dedicated to them for better focused work.
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Create a daily stand-up for intentions

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Tip to set daily work intentions, even if not all tasks are completed, to stay organized.
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Research Reviews from Multiple Sources

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Tip for improving workspaces: Read reviews from various sources, especially recent ones, to assess product quality and suitability.
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Limit side gig time to no more than two hours daily

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To prevent burnout and maintain a balance between main job and side projects.
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The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

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Introduces a simple rule to push past hesitation and take action in just five seconds, helping overcome procrastination and build mental resilience.
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The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

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Shares a morning routine to transform life by setting a positive tone for the day, enhancing both mental and physical well-being.
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Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

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Blends smart productivity tips with self-care strategies, arguing that joy is the key to productivity and providing actionable advice to boost accompl...
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The Joy of Missing Out by Tanya Dalton

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Helps readers find balance by focusing on what truly matters, reducing burnout risk from trying to do it all through practical systems to simplify lif...
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Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

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Emphasizes the importance of rest for enhancing productivity, providing practical tips on deliberate rest strategies like taking breaks and setting bo...
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"Deep Work" by Cal Newport

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Teaches the art of focusing deeply on important tasks without distractions, outlining four key rules to transform habits and achieve exceptional resul...
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"The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

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Focuses on identifying the most important task each day to do less but achieve more, helping with prioritization and reducing distractions.
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"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg

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Explores the science behind habits and how to change them to improve productivity, with stories from diverse fields illustrating habit impact.
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"168 Hours" by Laura Vanderkam

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Debunks the myth of not having enough time by auditing weekly hours and allocating time to important activities for a balanced life.
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"When" by Daniel H. Pink

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Explores the science of timing to leverage personal rhythms and natural daily patterns for optimal scheduling of activities.
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"Time Management Magic" by Lee Cockerell

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Shares executive-level strategies from a former Disney executive to organise work and personal life, moving from surviving to thriving.
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"The Time Chunking Method" by Damon Zahariades

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Breaks the day into manageable time chunks for focused work, reducing stress and improving organisation and productivity.
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"First Things First" by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill

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Emphasises prioritising important tasks over urgent ones to align daily actions with long-term goals and values.
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"The Organized Mind" by Daniel J. Levitin

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Explores how the brain manages information and provides strategies to stay organised amid distractions, enhancing productivity and reducing stress.
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"Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt

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Combines time management and goal-setting techniques to set and achieve important goals through a structured growth framework.
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Establish a routine

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Start your day at the same time each morning to create structure and consistency, signaling to the brain it's time to work.
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The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

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Book about essentialism, helping with focus and productivity.
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Clear working plan

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Tip for working from home: have a daily clear working plan and avoid including weekends.
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Complete most important tasks in the morning

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Since mornings are when one is most alert and focused, avoiding frustration from kid interruptions.
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The PARA Method by Tiago Forte

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Book providing an easy-to-follow system for organizing digital life and recalling saved content.
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Focus on small wins, set micro-goals, work in short bursts with timers

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Tips to overcome procrastination and increase productivity by tackling tiny tasks and minimizing distractions.
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Pomodoro method

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25 minutes of work, 5 minutes of break, with longer sprints and breaks as needed.
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Plan and structure the day like an office setting

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Tip for working from home: determine a schedule for start, breaks, and end of workday to maintain productivity.
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Use a TODO.txt file to track tasks, moving lines as priorities shift and deleting completed items

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A system for staying organized, managing tasks with a simple text file.
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Scheduled Focus Time

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Setting aside specific time slots for focused work to maximize productivity while working from home.
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Time blocking technique

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Planning the schedule hourly, including meals, gym, and work, to manage time effectively and avoid tasks dragging on, following Parkinson’s Law.
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Use Pomodoros throughout the day

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A time-management technique to take needed breaks and stay productive.
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Take multiple short breaks when working from home

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Combat distractions by working in chunks, taking 5-10 minute breaks (e.g., walking dog, playing guitar) to avoid burnout on complex projects.
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Writing out tasks

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Writing tasks on paper and crossing them out upon completion to enhance focus and satisfaction.
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Take frequent breaks

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Taking quick breaks helps reset the mind, undo tunnel vision, and return to work with a refreshed perspective for better problem-solving.
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