work smarter
number #1 priority
productive and focused work
foundation
proper mindset
physical activity
optimum nutrition
enough sleep
growth mindset
embrace challenge
persist in face of setbacks
see effort as part of mastery
learn from criticism
find lessons and inspiration in the success of others
more energy
more creative
happier
better sleep
food can make you less productive
pay attention to your diet
Avoid working in bed
avoid exercising or coffee before sleep
avoid heavy meals before bed
try to find a regular rhythm
read a book (nothing too inspiring)
Have a powerful start to your day
get up earlier
have a "me time"
define a goal
understand your optimal working rhythm
Pomodoro
work session of 25 mins
5 minute break
after 4 pomodoros take a 15-20 min break
90 minute intervals
like our bodies
90 minutes peak time of focus
followed by 20 minute lower energy (break)
52-17
it's said to be ideal length/break ratio
personal one
you can track your time with
keep distractions at bay
communication tools
other people
internal distraction
social networks, email, phone, etc.
set windows where you handle all communication (15-30 mins)
make "do not disturb" requests
change your location
headphones
always start your day planned
Choose your meetings carefully
list of todos with priorities
have your todos for your day
at some point you need to close the list
no more new tasks for today
stay hidrated all the time
most important tasks always first
do i have to attend?
is it possible to attend virtually?
is the meeting needed?
is there an agenda?
is it possible to test the technology beforehands (ex zoom)
batch similar tasks together
calls
social media
if it's too time consuming schedule a task
delegate tasks
clear instructions
you may want to follow them first
set a dead line
follow up
take breaks
cup of coffee or tea
socialize
meditate
take a nap
brief exercise
eat a snack
breathe some fresh air
take care of the frogs right away
“Eat a live frog first thing in the
morning and nothing worse
will happen to you the rest of the day.”
keep the list up to date
pre-vacation
take a snapshot of your work
set auto reply emails
one thing at a time
learn to say no
know your tools
know your keyboard
know how you spend your time
use time tracking tool
adjust or improve your time management