In eighth grade, Mrs. Dooley taught us the “Big Rock” theory of time management: If you’re trying to fit rocks, pebbles, and sand into a jar, you’ve got to put the big rocks in first. Once those are in place, the smaller bits will all fall into place around them. It made sense in theory,… Read More »Boost your productivity with the 2+8 prioritizing technique
I’ll admit it: I used to be a Monday morning train wreck. I’d arrive at the office groggy and disoriented, my brain still stuck in weekend mode. I’d waste precious time and energy trying to remember what I had been working on before the weekend and what needed to happen next. My productivity and morale… Read More »The Monday Start Note: Start your week strong with this simple hack
A simple formula for avoiding burnout and boosting well-being Burnout. It’s a modern epidemic, silently eroding our energy, creativity, and zest for life. We push ourselves to the brink, sacrificing rest and personal time at the altar of productivity. But what if there was a simple solution? A way to reclaim balance and rediscover the… Read More »The 8/8/8 rule
You know that task you’ve been avoiding for days, weeks, maybe even months? It lingers in the back of your mind, a nagging presence, yet you can’t bring yourself to start. You’ve made excuses, found distractions, done everything but the one thing you need to do. The more you put it off, the more daunting… Read More »The tiny task productivity hack
In the digital age, much of our work has become intangible. We spend our days staring at screens, clicking buttons, and watching numbers climb. It’s easy to feel disconnected from the real impact and meaning of what we do.That’s where the power of “slow productivity” comes in. By engaging deeply with our work – to… Read More »Slow productivity
It’s early morning. You’re sipping your first cup of coffee, the mug warm in your hands. Steam curls up from the dark liquid surface as your brain slowly flickers to life. In this not-quite-awake state, it’s tempting to let your mind drift and start the day on mental autopilot. But what if you made a… Read More »5-minute morning planning
Unlock your potential with a simple countdown Do you struggle to take action on your goals? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of procrastination and self-doubt? Mel Robbins’s 5 Second Rule offers a powerful solution. This simple yet effective technique can help you overcome hesitation, build confidence, and consistently progress toward your dreams.… Read More »The 5 Second Rule for beating procrastination
A simple system for achieving and maintaining inbox zero Constantly being pinged by new messages can splinter your focus and eat away at your productivity. The 3-21-0 method is a straightforward yet potent approach to wrestling control over your inbox and finally reaching that elusive “inbox zero” state. The core concept At its heart, the… Read More »Tame your email inbox with the 3-21-0 method
Introducing the flexible task timing method If traditional time blocking feels too restrictive and robotic, a simple twist can help you find a productivity flow that works for you. The idea behind time blocking – dedicating specific chunks of your day to focused work on predefined tasks – is solid. Scheduling your priorities ensures they… Read More »The flexible task timing method
We’ve all been there – settling in to focus on an important task when suddenly our phone lights up with a notification. Before we know it, we’re sucked into a vortex of emails, social media posts, and cat videos, with our original intention a distant memory. While undeniably useful, our smartphones have an uncanny ability… Read More »Put a band on it
