Let's do this. 1 like 1 opinion about productivity.
1. You don't need to wait until January 1st to start; that's just another date. You have the opportunity to reset at any moment.
2. Productivity is not about who does the most in less time, but that can be a fun challenge.
3. Learn to listen to your intuition. Your gut can be a useful compass.
4. You don't have to be producing all the time, taking a break it's important to sustain that creative impulse.
5. I hate the "just do it" mentality. I'll do what I want to do in my own time, thanks for being patient.
6. Brain fog happens, don't beat yourself up for it. Even the smartest people have difficulty to execute sometimes.
7. Coffee is love. That's it, that's the tweet.
8. Find a strategy on how to tackle a project and try to reduce the steps. 80/20 that bitch.
9. Comparison is a depressing game, even when you compare with your past self. Be compassionate now and find a way to move forward.
10. Procrastination is an emotional issue, probably tied to your worth. Find out what's happening when you resist doing the work.
11. Time is not money. Money is infinite.
12. Your perspective will determine your strategy. Change your perspective for better alternatives.
13. Self-reflection and honesty are crucial for progress.
14. Doing what you love is a privilege.
15. Kids are productivity destroyers. Respect to every working parent.
16. Motivation is rare af, don't take it for granted.
17. If you have low mental energy, set yourself a fun challenge (like this one) and celebrate that you started. Don't fixate on finishing.
18. Never underestimate the power of community to get stuff done.
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19. You already have all the information you need.
20. Writing is the ultimate productivity "hack".
21. Notion is the best tool if you have a process and it's also the best if you need to find one.
22. Make your wellbeing your first priority.
23. There's no such thing as the best morning routine.
24. Working with a team? Have some empathy, people work at different speeds.
25. Active procrastination should be a thing. I'm choosing to work on something else because I can't be fucked to get on with this particular task right now.
26. However difficult you think a task is, it's probably easier.
27. You are worthy and we need your work. I'm looking forward to seeing you speak up for yourself.
28. In order to be productive, you need people. Don't go full hermit mode.
29. Get your shit together, but first find what’s the shit and why you want it together.
30. The 9 to 5 is a scam and a trap. You could be as productive in half the time.
31. You can't eat the fruit without the root, so make sure you're sprouting the seeds.
32. Creating will open new portals, and timing is everything.
33. Projects run more smoothly when I feel confident in my abilities to execute.
34. Projects don't need to become an overwhelming mess.
35. Lose yourself in your work more often. The more deep work sessions you complete, the better.
36. Make stuff happen, instead of letting stuff happen to you.
37. It's in the doing where we find all the other extra knowledge and help that we need.
38. Ideas are like assholes, everyone has them. Your competitive advantage is in executing them.
39. Small changes will lead to great things.
40. I promise, when I get employees, I’m going to give them unlimited sick and mental health days.
41. You have to OWN it, nobody is going to give you the stuff on a silver platter. OWN your shit, take responsibility.
42. No shoulds, just wills or wants.
43. My favourite productivity subreddit: reddit.com/r/NonZeroDay/
44. Instead of thinking: why am I so lazy? Why am I so poor? Why does this always happen to me? I reframe that question in a positive manner, such as: how could I have more energy? How could I earn more money? How could I enjoy it?
45. Growth Mindset is your productivity friend. Last year, I wrote in my journal: "I'm afraid I have no more levels to my intelligence." This year, I proved myself wrong.
46. Your brain is continuously flowing with thoughts, so don't let your creatives ideas build up. Put those things in writing in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. For the love of all things holy, don't keep them in your head.
47. Winter solstice (dec 21) is a great time to reflect on the year and set an intention for the new one.
48. Waking up early is not necessary if you don’t usually feel creative in the morning.
49. Intentions > Resolutions
50. 90% of the time hard work pays off every time.
51. Writing a to do list twice is a great way to confirm your commitment to a task.
52. You don't need to over optimize yourself, you're not a robot.
53. Get two ugly notebooks, a journal notebook and a strategy notebook. One for morning pages, and the other for developing ideas. They should be ugly so you're not tempted to leave it blank.
54. Process > Outcome
55. Find an hour in your week to strategize, and a couple of hours to manage your projects. The rest of the time you can use it for creating.
56. A perfectly planned week is kind of boring.
57. Think of all the things that could go wrong with your project and make a crisis plan. Be ahead of your anxiety.
58. Take a walk without your phone for extra insight.
59. Change is happening whether you want it or not. Find flexibility in the way you plan.
60. Sit somewhere else to move your energy and thoughts to a new direction.
61. Read every day, but not when it's time to create. Trust that you know.
62. Find out how you like to work best. I like creating rules and structures for myself that I can break and rebuild.
63. Don't apologize for having a messy desk. But if you want your ideas to keep evolving you need an uncluttered space.
64. As soon as you publish your work, it stops belonging to you.
65. Use templates and shortcodes. Avoid starting from zero.
66. Do you want to discover new stuff about yourself? Gather data. Document the hell out of your experiments. Be a master of your life.
67. Life is a series of cycles and waves. Identify your peak energy times to work on the most challenging tasks and take advantage of your low energy periods for mental restoration.
68. Keep moving in a way that's sustainable for your wellbeing. Burning out is the worst.
69. To live the life you want to live, you need to be willing to pay the price. You better work, bitch.
