Last week I had two clients mention to me that they’ve lost interest in YouTube and Netflix. Today I want to share these stories and my theory on why it is happening. Don’t worry. It’s not about imposing a strict screen time limit or heavily relying on self-discipline. It’s better than that. Mike & Netflix Let’s …
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When you sign up for the Monthly Method, you go through a three-week sprint. Then you have a week off – a break from productivity. I call it maintenance week. During this week you are not supposed to do anything related to productivity. All your goals are done. It is a nice break for you to …
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Generally speaking, you can divide all your daily tasks into two categories: Need to do (go to work, finish that report, call a plumber, file taxes) Want to do (stay home and read a book, go explore a new neighbourhood in the city, try out that new restaurant, watch a movie, go shopping, browse social media, play …
A few weeks ago I talked about the power of time blocking. Today I want to answer the most common questions I receive about time blocking. I am excited to share the tips and tricks I have from doing time blocking on a daily basis for the past 4 years. What’s my ideal unit of …
Welcome to the new edition of the Productivity Tips found on Reddit series. If you want to see more Reddit productivity tips, check out these three posts: February collection March collection April collection Favourite Productivity Tips from Reddit This Month Tip #1: Value your attention as much as Facebook values it. Link to the original post. …
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Yesterday I had four calls with my clients. And I had the same conversation with each of them. We spoke about the power of time blocking. I told them that I think time blocking is the most stress-reducing activity I do on a daily basis. And in today’s episode, I want to explain why I think that, …
I decided to start sharing the main lessons I have learned from working with over a dozen first clients. These people adopted the Monthly Method for at least a month and I’ve learned some major lessons from their experience. One of the main ones is “Dream big but go small.” Three types of goal setters …
A few weeks ago I talked about one question that is very impactful when it comes to avoiding procrastination. This week I want to talk about the question I recently discovered that allows me to do the tasks on my to-do list even when I don’t feel like doing them. The question that recently turned my …
It was time to record my monthly Unconventional Tips Found on Reddit series. I sat down and did my regular routine. I checked all the usual subreddits looking for something useful and unconventional. I spent about an hour researching with no luck. I just couldn’t find anything I haven’t heard before. At first, I felt …
If you listen to my podcast or read my blog you know that I am a big advocate for short-term planning. I even developed a scrum-based personal productivity method called the Monthly Method that allows you to set and achieve your goals three weeks at a time. The question I often get from my readers …
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Let me share the question that is changing my life. The question I keep asking myself several times a day. The question that saves me from mindless procrastination. The question that helps me be the best version of myself even when I don’t feel like it. This question is “What’s the alternative? If not this, then …
This is something that came up recently when I was working with one of my clients. He wanted to have the perfect routine for the goal we just started working on. And this is when I told him about normalizing before optimizing. So what does it mean? Normalize This is the process of making an …
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Welcome to the new edition of the Productivity Tips found on Reddit series. If you want to see more Reddit productivity tips, check out these two posts: February collection March collection Favourite Productivity Tips from Reddit This Month Tip #1: 5 truths about our desires. Link to the original post. We’re never satisfied with what we …
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I’ve always followed the productivity space closely. I enjoy trying new productivity methodologies and frameworks to explore how I can get more done in less time. I was surprised recently when I came across a concept that I had never encountered before: an accountability buddy. I discovered accountability buddies through the Productivity Reddit Discord group. …
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Last month was eventful. Our plans had changed several times during the month due to unexpected circumstances. March was full of good news but I can’t say it was very productive. In today’s post, I want to share 5 lessons that I have learned from failing at achieving my monthly goals. Last month we had to …
You’ve probably been in a situation where you want to do something, say something, or even post something online, yet the question of “What will people think?” stops you. We are afraid people would judge us. They would laugh at us. This is the question that worried me for the longest time. I think it …
Welcome to the new edition of the Productivity Tips found on Reddit series. If you want to see my favourite tips from February, you can find them here. Let’s jump straight into it. Favourite Productivity Tips from Reddit This Month Tip #1: The price of creativity is the judgment of others. Link to the original …
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It is the end of the month and some of you will be planning your next month soon. I wanted to share one other concept I’ve adapted from Agile/Scrum product development that can increase the chances of achieving your goals. Let’s talk about the definition of done and how you can use it in your own life. …
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Last week I talked about the hustle culture. I listed 10 reasons why it’s not practical to be in a hustle mode. And if you pride yourself on being a hustler, that episode is very helpful. However, I find that people who don’t necessarily associate themselves with the hustle culture still have the idea of misery …
If you visit any bookstore and find a time management or goal setting shelf, it will be filled with books that send the same message: No pain, no gain. Growth is painful. Life is not easy. You have to hustle. You have to white-knuckle your way to success. They are full of war-like examples and …