Jeff Productivity

 Why Multitasking Is Secretly Making You Less Productive (And What to Do Instead) Most people think of multitasking as a sign of being a superstar — answering emails while talking on the phone, or texting while cooking, for example, or having five browser windows open. It feels efficient. But in the real world, it's typically against you. What's actually happening Your brain doesn't really multitask. What seems like doing two things at once is actually your brain flitting back and forth and it takes a toll every time. Each time you jump from one task to another, your brain needs a moment to re-orient itself to where you left off. Repeat that many times throughout the day and it's an incredible amount of time and attention that you're wasting, even though it appears productive at the time. A familiar example Midway through composing an e-mail message, a pop-up appears. You say to yourself you'll only have a look. 2 minutes later, back in the email — but you lost ...

The 2-Minute Rule: A Simple Trick to Stop Procrastinating. Laziness is not the main reason for procrastination, it is about avoidance of starting. You're aware that something must be done, but for some reason, it's always going to be tomorrow. One of the easiest ways to overcome that resistance is the 2-minute rule, and it is one of the most easily understood and easily implemented tips for productivity. The idea If the task will take less than 2 minutes, do it as soon as it occurs, do not schedule it, do not add it to a list, just do it! If it's bigger than that, only do the first two minutes. Say to yourself: If I want to, I can stop after that. Well, you'll most likely not do that most of the time. Actually me personally I mix routines and 2 minute rule. If I need to get done I'll just put that thing in my routine that's it. I'm not wise or disciplined or get things right every single time. Even now I have not washed my bike for 3 weeks or organized my wa...

  5 Time-Blocking Mistakes That Are Killing Your Productivity (And How to Fix Them) Time blocking seems like a simple idea: Schedule your day, assign tasks to each time block, and stick to your schedule. However, most of the individuals who take a stab at it only last for a few weeks, and it is not the strategy that is at fault, it's simply a few avoidable errors. If you're like many, you've created a flawless Sunday night schedule only to ditch it Tuesday night, then one of these five must be to blame. 1. Scheduling every single minute The No. 1 error is trying to fill your calendar without any blank time. If every block is filled, 1 delay — a call that takes 20 minutes, a task that takes 10 minutes — knocks the rest of your day down like dominoes. The solution: add 15-30 minute buffers between blocks. These buffers aren't wasted time — they're what keeps your schedule from falling apart the first time something goes off-script. 2. Not paying attention to energy le...

 The 1% Rule: Why Tiny Daily Routines Beat Motivation Every Single Time Often people wait for motivation before they get going. We say to ourselves, "I'll start as soon as I'm ready.We say, "I'll start when I'm ready. The issue is that it's hard to predict motivation. Like the weather, it does come and go. Without consistency, you will not make any progress if it's based on motivation. What really makes a difference in peoples' lives is far more mundane: habits.  Little by little makes a big difference mate. Suppose that you improve 1% each day. One workout. Two book pages. A total of 10 minutes of productive effort. Writing some sentences in a diary. None of these actions individually appear to be life-changing. When repeated over weeks and months, however, they are not to be ignored. Small steps add up to big success. It's not about being perfect. The objective is to get here. Motivation is the engine that starts the car. It's being maint...

 The Jantar Mantar Protests: Patience, Purpose, Productivity   1. Change takes time. Change is a process that takes time. The demonstrators at Jantar Mantar may stay there for days, weeks or even months, raising loud voices for a cause that they believe in. Change does not come in a flash. It is the same with our individual aims. Successful outcomes, whether in pursuit of a competitive exam, career or health, takes time. Productivity is showing up and showing up regularly, even when you don't see the results. 2. When a strong purpose lasts longer than a short-term motivation. The motivation doesn't last for a whole day, so people don't go on protesting all day long. They persist since they have a definite purpose. Motivation dies down in life but purpose does not. If you know the reason for working toward something it is easier to have discipline during bad days. 3. Every little thing adds up to something greater. A movement is formed of many voices. Similarly, a sing...

A point from Argentina vs. Switzerland: what it has to say about life and productivity Goals and trophies aren't the only things football is made of. Each match has a narrative and when we listen, we learn something about life. This was one of those games, Argentina vs. Switzerland. But it was not only about skill, it was about patience, discipline, resilience and believing till the end. When you are not in a hurry, you are more likely to be successful. Not all opportunities are goals. Argentina had opportunities but didn't rush, nor lose their composure when they didn't get what they wanted. They believed in the process and played their game. It's the same with life. Many times we want fast outcomes from our work. Whether you are taking exams, growing a career or making an attempt to get healthier, it does not occur overnight. Those who are patient and persevere will make progress, regardless of whether the outcomes seem to be invisible. 1. Consistency Creates Opportun...