Schedule a 10-minute block in your calendar at 5 or 6 pm each work day. Plan your day the afternoon before (10 minutes) Focus, as we all know, is vital for increased productivity. Therefore not only are you learning a valuable lesson, but you're also developing your ability to focus. Whereas you can multi-task and drift off while listening to an audio book in the car or at the gym. Reading also requires more focus and attention.
I believe that reading helps you to become a better writer (and writing is a skill everyone should cultivate). I also advocate reading compared to listening to an audio book. By learning from others, I can develop the habits that I need to perform at the highest level and get more done. The way I see it, if I can read one b0ok a fortnight, I can tap into some of the brightest minds of our time (and before) to improve myself and my routine. Read at least one book a fortnight (30 minutes a day) It's super easy, takes no time at all and is incredibly rewarding.ģ. I recommend you get started with meditation by downloading the Headspace app which introduces you to mindfulness with just 10 minutes of practice per day. Better yet, benefits can be felt after just 10 minutes of meditation a day.Ī 2012 US study found that those trained in meditation stay focussed for longer, make fewer task switches and perform at a higher level. Meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety while supporting creativity and focus. So it's easy to plan the following week and sustain a consistent routine. You should aim to have the bulk of your weekly appointments set to repeat. When you schedule it in your calendar, it's much easy to ingrain these habits into your routine. I find this especially useful if you're trying to develop a particular habit like reading more or meditating in the morning. These can all be scheduled and set to repeat every week. Going to the gym, your work day, meditating, reading, planning and weekly reviews.
Get more out of your calendar by automating regular appointments to recur on a weekly basis. Your calendar is one of the most important tools in your productivity arsenal.
Automate your calendar appointments (20 minutes to set up) Like this advice? Read in more detail about these ideas in my new post: How to be Productive: An In-Depth Guide. Below are my top tips to help you to stay organised, plan better and be more productive!Ĭheck out my Periscope live stream where I talk about 8 of my favourite hacks! There's a tonne of advice out there around how to be more productive and get more done.
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