The ‘maybe snowball’ [PMP #147]
Every day we get bombarded by emails, ideas and incoming work requests. Some of these things may be worth your time but most of it probably isn’t. The trouble is that we’re social animals and […]
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12 Productivity tips I repeat all the time [PMP #146]
Over the last few years of writing this blog and recording my podcast, I’ve repeated myself more than a few times. In this post, I’d like to consolidate all the most common advice I seem […]
Which productivity method to follow [PMP #141]
You’ve probably heard loads of advice about how to be more productive. Perhaps you’ve been told (probably by me) to block your tasks onto your calendar. Maybe you’ve tried the Pomodoro technique or the Getting […]
My #1 tip for getting more done and succeeding in 2019 [PMP #109]
It’s very common for people to ask me questions like: “How do I be more productive?”. “I’m motivated but get distracted easily, what should I do?”. Or, “What’s your top tip for being more organised?”.
How to create “focussed work” conditions [TPP#71]
The following is an extract from my popular ebook, Guidelines. Dealing with distractions is one of the most common issues I hear people talk about when it comes to productivity. Especially if you work in […]
8 Productivity archetypes: Choose your work style (and get more done) [TPP#52]
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to be more productive and get more done. Some people say you should block out your time and schedule your tasks. Other people say you should […]
50 Hacks for Planning, Organising and Getting More Done
There’s a tonne of advice out there around how to be more productive and get more done. Below are my top tips to help you to stay organised, plan better and be more productive!
6 Ways to Avoid Distractions & Get Stuff Done
Distractions are one of the biggest killers of productivity and are something we’re constantly exposed to. Distractions come in many forms: email, other people, family, pets, Facebook, Twitter, pop-up notifications… the list goes on. Finding focus in our noisy world is vital if you want to improve your productivity. Here are my top 6 tips for managing distractions and getting more done each day.