Recording what you did is as valuable as planning what you’ll do
Your task list and calendar are an important part of your digital planning system. Keeping a log of what you actually do provides valuable feedback to help you get better at getting things done.
Picking the right tasks is half the battle. You also need to work on them at the right time.
Surfing the web is like any other task—clean up when you’re done
Having lots of open browser tabs makes it difficult to get anything done. Figure out why you have the page open, make sure you can get back to the information when you need it, and get productive online.
Make every keystroke count
One of the best things you can do to increase your productivity at the computer is to use macro software like TextExpander. Here are 7 ideas to get you started.
Increase your intensity, increase your productivity
Focus helps you be productive day-to-day and get clear on the big picture. Here are four stages of focus that will help at any level of thinking.
Keep your digital workspace clear and ready for the task at hand
Clutter on your computer desktop can hurt your productivity as much as clutter on your physical desktop. Here’s why and how to clean it up.
Know when to call it a day and come back tomorrow
Trying to get “one more thing” done before you go home can pay short-term dividends with a long-term cost. Here are some tips to call it a day and come back tomorrow.
Keep control of your attention 24/7
Here’s how you can use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone to get more done during the day and sleep better at night.
The right tool for the right job
Productivity and organization go hand in hand. A good scanner will help you organize your paper documents, so you can spend more time doing and relaxing, and less time hunting and worrying. Here are the four scanners I use (though I could probably get by with two).
Getting things done around town takes extra planning
Errands are a necessary part of a productive week, but the time you spend running around town can add up. Here are nine ways to help keep the overhead of running errands to a minimum so you can stay productive.
