Let me get this out of the way: Emails do not always include tasks within them. I want to clarify this point because it’s important to recognize that when you receive an email, it may not require any further action. It may just be a piece of information that stands on its own. You may want to create a task based on the email, such as a follow-up or a reminder to… Continue reading
How To Transform A Single Daily Theme Into An Everyday Focus
Administrative tasks are the bane of my existence. I classify administrative tasks as those that require more of “maintenance mindset” than anything else. While these tasks don’t move me forward in leaps or bounds, not doing them can hinder progress… Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Spend Time Journaling In The Morning (And What You Should Do Instead)
I’m a big fan of journaling. But I’m not a fan of taking time to write in your journal in the morning. Before I dive too deep into this subject, I don’t want to get the idea of writing in… Continue reading
The 3 Ingredients Of A Minimalist Productivity Workflow
I don’t consider myself to be a minimalist. But when it comes to my personal productivity, I definitely have minimalist tendencies. I align tasks with my time in a way that allows me to move forward with as little friction… Continue reading
How to Map Out One Year in One Hour
February is almost over. Can you believe it? Each year seems to move faster and faster. Is the year going like you hoped so far? If not, now is the perfect time to adjust. How can you do that? By… Continue reading
It’s Okay To Be Busy
“Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do… Continue reading
Self-Care and Productivity
You know you're a go-getter. Whether you’re raising a family, running a business, traveling the world, or stepping into a new chapter in your life, you have a full schedule. But where exactly does time for you fall into the mix?… Continue reading
How To Find Your Way Forward (And Finish)
The following post is an excerpt from my first book, The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want. I’m sharing it with you here to help you finish whatever you’re working on – and finish… Continue reading
When (And How) The “Time Theming” Mindset Doesn’t Work
Time Theming works really well when used in the broadest of senses. You can define your day, have a specific focus for your month, or even have a clearly assigned block of time set aside during the day to work… Continue reading
I Tried To Juggle Life, But This Is Better
Today's guest post is by Nick Snapp. Nick is an engineer, podcaster, and recovering perfectionist. He is also in charge of innovation at Snappier, a platform designed to train you to become a Finisher. For Nick's free, in-depth guide on how… Continue reading
“No, Fear.”
When I decided to turn comments off here at Productivityist, it had me thinking about how I look at – and face – Fear. (Fear deserves to be given a proper name in this instance because it is just so… Continue reading
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