I noticed I am most active in the early morning but I just realised I have fallen victim to doing the easy tasks and procrastinating on the difficult ones.
Having foresight of your destination definitely helps a lot. It's like the carrot to your donkey.
Excellent read, Ben. I strive to complete the most difficult tasks in the morning - it gives me a confidence boost for the rest of the day. Everything else seems easy then. Doing hard stuff in the morning is my best "productivity hack".
I am a big fan of personal Kanban. Visualising your work using a Kanban board can be a game-changer for personal productivity. It’s all about getting a clear picture of what’s on your plate. By laying out your tasks visually, whether it’s on a physical board or a digital app, you create a tangible representation of your workload. This clarity allows you to easily identify priorities, track progress, and see what needs your attention next. It’s like having a personal roadmap that guides you through the day, making sure you’re focusing on what matters most.
Limiting your work in progress (WIP) is another critical aspect of leveraging Kanban for personal productivity. It’s easy to fall into the trap of multitasking, thinking you’re getting more done. However, spreading yourself too thin can lead to burnout and reduce the quality of your work. By setting WIP limits, you’re essentially forcing yourself to focus on a few tasks at a time, which enhances your concentration and efficiency. This approach not only helps you complete tasks faster but also ensures that you’re delivering your best work on each task. It’s about doing less to achieve more, and it’s a powerful strategy for personal growth and productivity.
Veryy valuable.
I noticed I am most active in the early morning but I just realised I have fallen victim to doing the easy tasks and procrastinating on the difficult ones.
Having foresight of your destination definitely helps a lot. It's like the carrot to your donkey.
Excellent read, Ben. I strive to complete the most difficult tasks in the morning - it gives me a confidence boost for the rest of the day. Everything else seems easy then. Doing hard stuff in the morning is my best "productivity hack".
What a great article!
I am a big fan of personal Kanban. Visualising your work using a Kanban board can be a game-changer for personal productivity. It’s all about getting a clear picture of what’s on your plate. By laying out your tasks visually, whether it’s on a physical board or a digital app, you create a tangible representation of your workload. This clarity allows you to easily identify priorities, track progress, and see what needs your attention next. It’s like having a personal roadmap that guides you through the day, making sure you’re focusing on what matters most.
Limiting your work in progress (WIP) is another critical aspect of leveraging Kanban for personal productivity. It’s easy to fall into the trap of multitasking, thinking you’re getting more done. However, spreading yourself too thin can lead to burnout and reduce the quality of your work. By setting WIP limits, you’re essentially forcing yourself to focus on a few tasks at a time, which enhances your concentration and efficiency. This approach not only helps you complete tasks faster but also ensures that you’re delivering your best work on each task. It’s about doing less to achieve more, and it’s a powerful strategy for personal growth and productivity.
Sleep is such a performance enhancing strategy on it’s own - it ‘stacks’ with these four!