A timer can offset the negative emotional implications of any task. This is Day 8 of our 31 Ways to Get More Done series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline for the whole series. If you overestimate, underestimate, or lose track of time, you need to use a timer. (This is my favorite timer.) ...
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Swap Childcare
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Looking for a way to free up some time and occupy your kids at the same time? Swap childcare in a babysitting co-op or among friends and family. This is Day 7 of our 31 Ways to Get More Done series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline for the whole series. A great way to squeeze more productivity ...
Take a Day Off to Catch Up
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If you can never get it all done, you may need to take a look at everything you're trying to take on. In the meantime, a day off might give you the breathing room you desperately need. This is Day 6 of our 31 Ways to Get More Done series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline for the whole series. Does ...
How to Spend Your Weekend
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Learn what you are doing wrong on the weekends and what you should be doing instead. This is Day 5 of our 31 Ways to Get More Done series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline of the whole series. I recently received a review copy of Laura Vanderkam's book What the Most Successful People Do on the ...
Use Lunch Breaks More Effectively
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Lunch breaks are important, as they give you enough downtime to refresh yourself and focus for the rest of the day. Start using your lunch break in ways that can help you feel better, be more productive, and buy you free time later in the day. This is Day 4 of our 31 Ways to Get More Done series. To read all the posts in order, visit ...