Referenced from Inc.com
When you wake up, list out a maximum of three important and achievable goals.
We often overestimate our
level of energy which can result in burn out.
When creating your list, you should look at these items and think to yourself,
“this doesn’t seem so bad. I can accomplish these three things today pretty easily.”
Choose whichever tool you would like to write down these 3 items.
I personally use reminders on my iPhone and display the
three items on the first page
of my home screen using Apple’s widgets Whatever tool you choose, make sure you choose a
tool that you always have access to, understand how to use, and doesn’t cause you to spend
an unreasonable amount of time.
It’s easy to say “I will spend 3 hours every day working on X side project,”
while you’re working full time, have
chores, and other
responsibilities; it’s hard to
actually execute.
To stay true to your schedule, give yourself buffer time and understand how you operate.
Use a tool that
allows you to easily schedule your days. I use a mixture of
Google Calendar
and
Outlook.
When I plan my days,
I try to give myself a lot of buffer time in between important tasks.
Telling yourself that you will spend only 5 minutes doing something
is a good way to get yourself to start a task.
By doing so, you encourage yourself
to get started, without feeling intimidated; after all, it’s only 5 minutes!
You’ll find yourself spending more than 5 minutes. There will be days where you
cannot go longer than 5.
However, by doing it every day you’re forming a habit that
will help you stay consistent. Consistency is the key!
Reference: https://www.inc.com/john-rampton/15-ways-to-increase-productivity-at-work.html
Here is a great video about productivity!