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Productivity is something that interests me, and I'm always looking for ways to improve. Thanks for raising that question. What worked for me - Having weekl
by achempion 2y ago
Productivity is something that interests me, and I'm always looking for ways to improve. Thanks for raising that question.
What worked for me
- Having weekly therapy sessions
- Hiring an executive coach
- Finding a routine that works for me, not stressing too much
- Understanding myself and my goals
- Cold baths in the evenings
- Meditation (currently in progress)
- Having an example of very productive people in my life
Finding a routine was the hardest part. I tried multiple things and eventually landed on something that I'm continuing to improve. Key takeaways are hiring professionals for chores (accounting, taxes, cleaning, cooking), not stressing too much, and not multitasking on multiple projects (meaning weekdays are only for work-related projects).
What didn't work
- Surfing the internet for productivity tips
- Creating TODO lists
- Planning day in advance with calendar slots
- Creating a schedule of any sort
- Unrealistic expectations from myself and others
What I don't like about advice that you can look up on the internet, is that even if there is plenty of good information, it doesn't mean that it's relevant to your specific situation. It would be helpful at some point, but you need to figure out what is the next step right now.