EP110: Optimizing Your Time - Find What Works for You
YOU KNOW BEST
If you’re going to invest time in a time management system - it better work for you!
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In this episode, we're talking about the importance of finding the ways of optimizing your time that work best for you. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution - but very individualized. It’s true that not every system, app, or program will work for everyone. I encourage you to explore and experiment to find what suits your individual needs. At the same time - there is much value from also learning from others while prioritizing what aligns with your personal preferences and goals.
Here are the episode highlights:
Four Considerations for Time Optimization
Understand How You Spend Your Time:
Discussion on conducting a time audit to track daily activities.
Emphasis on understanding current time allocation without judgment.
Know Yourself:
Importance of identifying personal triggers and tendencies that affect productivity.
Acknowledgment of individual strengths and weaknesses in time management.
Be Organized:
Discussion on the significance of organization in optimizing time.
Recognition of varying organizational styles and suggestions for seeking assistance if needed.
Prioritize Effectively:
Explanation of prioritization strategies, including the rock-pebble-sand method and Covey's time management matrix.
Encouragement to focus on essential tasks and allocate time accordingly.
Implementing Personalized Systems
Advice on making gradual adjustments rather than major overhauls.
Suggestions for simple optimizations like creating email templates and automating tasks.
Introduction to the concept of time-blocking and its effectiveness in managing tasks.
My Personal anecdote on the benefits of time-blocking and tips for implementation.
Additional Resources and Tools
Recommendation of podcast episode "Struggle with Time Management, Google Calendar Tips You Must Know" by Tracy Hoth.
Overview of various time management tools and techniques, including Trello, Asana, Todoist, Evernote, Pomodoro Technique, Notion, bullet journaling, and Google Docs.
Remember - any time you adopt a new way of doing things - you need to give it time. Habits take repitition!
What Do You Think?
What is your best system for optimizing your time?
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