Mundane tasks always present a challenge – they are not challenging enough for us to focus on. To get them done faster, I work on them in sprints. While running, we sprint in short bursts, with intensity, focus and high speed. To complete mundane tasks, I do the same – I club similar mundane tasks, …
The simplest tool to help you focus on work is a red tag with DO NOT DISTURB written in bold. When you need to focus, leave it on your desk, or hook it to the back of your chair or cabin door so it is visible to anyone approaching you. Use it when you are …
Work habits decide how much and how well you get work done. With increased interruptions from our mobiles, desktop notifications and even colleagues, it is difficult to focus on tasks. And we are paying the price by getting lesser work done. Everyday. Can simple habits improve your productivity? Here are five basic Zen practices that …
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Task 1: Count 1-26 7 seconds Task 2: Say A-Z 5 seconds Task 3 – Switch between 1 & 2: Say 1 A, 2 B, 3 C, and so on. Should take 12-13 seconds… No, it took me 33 seconds. I just paid 20 seconds of “Switching tax”. When you switch from task A to …
The most valuable lesson I learned from my dutch boss (CEO of a multinational Insurance company) is how to beat the traffic to be productive. He came in early – at 6.30 am, usually cycling to work, took a shower, got a coffee, and started working before 7. No traffic on the roads. Saves …
As business owners and team leads, we are responsible for everything from marketing to hiring to procurement. This portfolio of responsibilities often makes it difficult to focus on tasks that move the needle for our company. We are torn selecting tasks to work on from among the zillion tasks in our heads. How does one …
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When we try to declutter physical spaces – our homes, office desk, or a workshop, this simple rule helps. And once everything is in its place, it’s easy to find your keys. Or the memo from the office. It simplifies things and makes everything faster. It’s less about finding the perfect place for everything and …
A place for everything. And everything in its place (for your thoughts). Read More »
