- Do what is essential first thing in the morning and tackle what’s urgent later in the day,
- Create a schedule, keep no more than 5 items on it and stick to it.
- Get the best help you can afford for everything that can be delegated.
- Delegate, automate, or delete everything, not in your zone of genius. It may not be possible to do it overnight. Do what you can and change over time.
- Minimize distractions by turning off notifications, closing unnecessary tabs on your work device, and setting phone and internet usage boundaries.
- Take breaks to recharge and improve your focus.
- Use timeboxing and the pomodoro technique to do more in less time.
- Get enough sleep to ensure you are sharp throughout the day.
- Create and use templates for repetitive tasks like writing emails, reports, or newsletters to save time and improve efficiency.
- A cluttered environment can lead to a cluttered mind. Keep your workspace organized to increase productivity.
- Know your one thing and say no to everything else that takes you away from it.
- Don’t take a meeting when an email or a voice note will do.
- Work well asynchronously by learning to communicate clearly over emails or messaging apps.
- Ditch multitasking. Single task, complete what you are working on before working on the next task.
- Focus on the 20% of tasks that will give you 80% of the results.
- Improve your focus by meditating and working out.
- Make sure you have time for yourself and your interests to avoid burnout.
- Move daily to feel agile and alert and stay clear of brain fog.
