Get some ideas on how to organize your life with this tour of my to do list on Wunderlist! This system was inspired by the book Getting Things Done by David Allen, but I've tweaked it to my liking over the years.
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Simplify & Prioritize (Interactive Exercise)
Today's back to basics episode is on productivity: how to simplify and prioritize your to do list when you're feeling overwhelmed. This is how I organize my life when I have too much on my plate. I love to declutter my tasks and focus on what's most important.
16: How to Handle Overwhelm
This is a snapshot of my life when things are happening. It’s an exciting time but it can also be overwhelming. From handling daily video uploads for the #5DaystoMinimalism Challenge to meetings & appointments to a new training/orientation to big deadlines to prepping for a major event… This week has been a jam-packed whirlwind of movement! I’m grateful to … Read more
Productivity: Parkinson’s Law
Have you heard of Parkinson's Law? The law states that a task will swell in importance the more time you allot to complete it, meaning that the more time you give yourself to do something, the more complex and daunting it will seem. The lesson? Set tight deadlines and time limits for tasks. I read about it in The 4 Hour Workweek, and although I'd never heard of it before, it made sense immediately: I (unintentionally) worked Parkinson's law to create and launch my first album!
Productivity: The Pareto Principle | The 80/20 Rule
The Pareto Principle – also known as the “80/20 Rule” – states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Learn how you can apply this rule to any area of your life and make it work to your advantage!
Productivity: How to Handle Distractions
Hi all! Here are some tips on how to handle and avoid distractions, especially email and social media. Distractions happen to everyone, but we can learn how to manage them! Give these methods a try and let me know how it goes for you.
Productivity: How to Prioritize
Hi guys! I'm kicking off a series on productivity this month. In the first video, I'm sharing the one simple but most important tip on how to prioritize your tasks.
Take Control of Your Time & Attention
{ take control of your time & attention } I’m trying to be more aware of how much time I spend on social media and find ways to be more productive and focused. Turning off push notifications has made such a difference in shifting the power back to myself and getting less distracted during the … Read more
Fighting Resistance (The War of Art / Life)
Resistance – it’s that weird force that keeps us from doing what we really want to do. Resistance doesn’t want us to grow, it wants us to stay the same. Resistance loves comfort. The War of Art has recently opened my eyes to how resistance can lurk everywhere in our lives, and if we’re not … Read more