Productivity comes down to many different factors. Beyond following systems, having effective habits and achieving flow, it’s important to get enough rest to keep the mind fresh. After all, our minds are not robotic, we have to use the off-switch and unplug occasionally. The reason we need to prioritise rest and relaxation is that our …
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I’ve had my fair share of cravings in life, and I know exactly how easily bad habits can develop. It’s easy to get stuck in a routine that we know isn’t rational, but somehow it can seem impossible to break these habits. I’ve found techniques like meditation to help me distance myself from my cravings. …
Have you ever found yourself disappointed in the lack of progress you’ve made towards a goal that you wrote down over a year ago – maybe it was 2, 5 or even 10 years ago? Someone told you that writing down your goals would make it more likely to accomplish the goal. So you did …
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James Clear discusses habits in his book Atomic Habits. Ultimately we can develop our desired habits and make them stick. This post introduces habit stacking, one of the key techniques in Atomic Habits. We’ll also offer a list of habits and methods to streamline your implementing habit stacks. Habit stacking In Atomic Habits, habit stacking is …
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In this post, we’re talking about Deep Work, a book about achieving focused success in today’s distracted world. Cal Newport wrote the best selling book on Deep Work. He defines deep work as the “professional activities performed in a distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit”. These efforts create value, contribute to …
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I’ve always thought of myself as a naturally messy person. Growing up, the floor of my room was always covered with toys, the sofa covered with clothes and I never made my bed. I got a bit better when I moved out on my own, but I still find organising an effort today. That’s why …
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Speaking of productivity and living your best life, our daily behaviours are one of the biggest factors determining our success in life. That’s why building healthy habits is such a crucial skill to have. In this post, we’ll deconstruct habits – how they work and why they’re so important – before presenting James Clear’s Atomic …
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In our last post, we discussed how to become more mindful and productive using the Bullet Journal system. We also mentioned the idea of the Custom Collection, personalised sections of your BuJo dedicated to specific purposes. One of the most common custom collections is the goals collection, which helps plan for every goal from the …
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Bullet Journaling Ryder Carrol developed the Bullet Journal (shortened as BuJo by its dedicated community) as a productivity system. It’s designed as a sort of external mind to organise your thoughts and actions to get the most out of your life. The system blends the functionality of a planner, daily to-do list and general notes …
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When people think about productivity, they usually think about working harder. They also think about working smart, using the right tools and techniques to get the job done. But they still think that productivity is primarily the result of effort and concentration. But, if you break it down, nothing is more productive than mindfulness. Being fully …
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