5 things that helped me get the most out of my working hours
Lili Péntek
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1. Plan your day ahead of time: Starting the day with a list of tasks can facilitate a smooth beginning.
2. Prioritize your tasks: Urgency doesn't always equate to importance.
3. Take regular breaks: Rested brains are more focused; a short walk can aid productivity.
4. Time blocking: Allocate specific time slots for different tasks.
5. Single-tasking: Focus on one task at a time. Quality results stem from undivided attention.
These are the things I'm aiming to do to be more productive. What else would you add to the list?🙌
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Salar Davari@salar__davari
Nice tips Lili. Thanks for sharing them.
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I'll stick to the same rules, thanks for sharing.
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This is a very nice list! For the third point, how do you choose time for breaks? Do you use the Pomodoro method or something else?
@michaelshver Thank you! I'm glad it helps! I use an app called Forest. It's based on the Pomodoro technique, but I usually set longer work periods, around 1.5-2 hours, and then take a 15-minute break. :)
So true. The simple things are so hard, and anybody that can do these 5 things properly is going to succeed
Lili Péntek's insights on maximizing working hours are incredibly valuable. Adopting these strategies could significantly enhance productivity and work-life balance for many.
These are great productivity strategies. I like it :)
I would also define tasks that can be delegated to others. It is important to give team members or colleagues the opportunity to take responsibility. Delegating tasks can free up time for more valuable work and promote teamwork and collaboration
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The 2 biggest things that worked for me:
1. Getting Things Done methodology - I am not using it 100% correctly, but I for ex. do the weekly review (on Sunday) and brain dumps every week.
2. (this is more recent, but I saw a huge boost of efficiency) - I have created an alternative calendar called "Planned week". On Sunday when I am doing the weekly review and planning, I start adding tasks to my "planned week" calendar. I start by adding an hour buffer at the end of each day + some of the recurring tasks like lunch or mail check. Then I try to add in the big blocks/important stuff and then smaller tasks in between the big ones. I also try to schedule longer blocks for deep work (like writing articles/strategy/etc)
Seems to work quite well:)