Ben shares his thoughts on how to make better use of your time so that you feel more in control of your workload.
Notes
Productivity books / Concepts / Workflows etc
So much info out there but much of it is fluff
Getting Things Done (GTD)
- Ben’s first productivity book
- Capture actions in a trusted system
- Do the small things first
Capture everything
- Note down ideas, actions and thoughts in a trusted place.
- Use Apple Notes, small memo book
- Helps stop your mind racing
Process your inbox(s)
- Clear to zero – Paper inbox, capture system, email Do, Delegate, Delete – Don’t skip anything
- Process your inbox each day
- Set aside time in the calendar
Is it actionable?
Yes: Do, Delegate or Defer
No: Delete, Incubate, Reference
Weekly review
- Collect your thoughts
- Note down in trusted capture system
GTD Podcast
Really interesting podcast, even if you don’t do GTD https://gettingthingsdone.com/category/podcast-2/
Working with email
- Archive emails, don’t file them
- Search when you need them
- Use a clear subject line, so you can find it later
- Only include people that need to see it Filter email (if you can)
Default diary
- Block out regular time
- Share with your team / partner
Don’t let time be stolen from you
- Keep meetings short / request short meetings
- Turn off notifications
- Plan time for social media etc
Don’t write it twice
- Think like a lazy programmer
- Save time
- Reduce mistakes
No excuses
- Get on with it
- Take responsibility
- Just start
Be above the line. Accountability not Blame
Idea from ActionCoach
Helps to prevent procrastination
Exercise
30-60 minutes a day. Walking is fine
Get access to light
Get 7-8 hours sleep (or as much as you need)
Free audio books
Free copies of my fav
Audible books Ping me if you want me to gift you a copy