#improve productivity

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ESTABLISHING YOUR ROUTINE

A routine is essential for us to become the best versions of ourselves, but for us to fully commit to a routine, it has to be aligned with our needs and values.

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FIGURE OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE DAILY. This isn’t what your to-do list currently looks like, but rather how you want your to-list to look like. If you can’t think of anything right now, carry a small notebook or open your notes app during the day to take notes of anything you may want to add to your routine.

BREAK THOSE TASKS INTO SMALLER ONES. This helps us to see more clearly in our routine and helps to make our tasks or goals easier to achieve. E.g. Avoid saying ‘study time’ but say flashcards and re-reading notes.

SET GOALS. This can be daily, weekly, monthly and so on. Just have those little habits in your routines that help you advance to reach your goals. This also helps with our motivation throughout the day.

STRUCTURE YOUR DAY EFFICENTLY. If you have a day where there are no urgent or important tasks to be done, use it to take notes on how you feel throughout. Document the times when you feel the most productive, energised, social and tired. Using this information, divide your tasks into the times that suit each other.

ALLOW FOR FREE TIME BLOCKS IN YOUR DAY. One, for just allowing some time for your brain and body to just chill. Two, just so if anything comes up, you have a free window of time to do it.

TEST YOUR ROUTINE AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Throughout the day, ask yourself; ‘how does my routine make me feel?’ and ‘What tasks do I dread, and what do I look the most forward to?’ If need to be, make any changes.

BE CONSISTENT. This is the only way for a routine to be solid in your life, to do them at the same time every day. This tip sounds mundane, but you can always change it up a little. E.g. Listen to different podcasts or audiobooks every time you go out for your walks.

PREPARE FOR YOUR ROUTINE. Allow your environment to encourage anything you want to add to your routine, for example, if you want to do yoga in the morning, leave your yoga mat in front of your bed where you can see it.

INCLUDE BREAKS, FOOD AND EXERCISE. Resting, eating well and moderate exercise help us to be more productive in the day, and to complete our tasks to higher standards.

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS. See which habits you’re more inclined to do, and which ones you usually avoid. Sometimes, some habits just aren’t meant for us, and that’s okay.

FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR NOT COMMITTING. It’s okay, you’re going to have days when your routine is the least ideal. Don’t beat yourself up for it, instead try to at least accomplish one task that’s a part of your routine.

MAKE IT ENJOYABLE. Your routine isn’t something to punish you, but rather something that helps you to keep an orderly life. It should be something that you’re at least willing to do.

Some ways to make it fun: Listen to music while you do tasks, romanticise your routine as much as possible, include rewards for anything productive and try to involve your loved ones.

[nayypretty]

the power of seduction

≽^•༚• ྀིྀ≼ Confianza en uno mismo: Cuando te sientes seguro de ti mismo, eso se refleja en tu lenguaje corporal y en cómo te comunicas con los demás. La gente tiende a sentirse atraída por aquellos que tienen una actitud positiva y segura.≽^•༚• ྀིྀ≼

≽^• ˕ • ྀི≼ Escucha activa: Presta atención genuina a lo que la otra persona dice. Mostrar interés y hacer preguntas relevantes no solo crea una conexión más profunda, sino que también demuestra que valoras sus opiniones y sentimientos. Lenguaje corporal: Tu cuerpo comunica mucho. Mantén una postura abierta y relajada, haz contacto visual y usa gestos que transmitan calidez y sinceridad. Evita cruzar los brazos o tener una postura cerrada, ya que puede parecer distante o defensiva.≽^• ˕ • ྀི≼

Empatía: Ponte en el lugar de la otra persona. Entender sus emociones y perspectivas te ayudará a conectar a un nivel más profundo.୨ৎ

Comunicación efectiva: Usa un tono de voz cálido y amigable. Evita hablar demasiado rápido o de manera monótona, ya que esto puede resultar poco atractivo.୨ৎ

Humor: Un buen sentido del humor puede ser una herramienta poderosa en la seducción.୨ৎ

Autenticidad: Sé tú mismo. La autenticidad es atractiva porque muestra que no estás intentando ser alguien que no eres. La gente suele sentirse atraída por personas que son genuinas y honestas.୨ৎ

Cuidado personal: La apariencia también juega un papel importante. Vestirte bien y cuidar tu higiene personal demuestra respeto hacia ti mismo y hacia los demás. No se trata de ser superficial, sino de presentarte de una manera que te haga sentir seguro y cómodo. Desarrolla tus habilidades sociales: La seducción a menudo implica habilidades sociales refinadas. Trabaja en tu capacidad para leer las señales sociales, adaptarte a diferentes situaciones y manejar las interacciones de manera efectiva. Respeto y límites: La seducción debe siempre basarse en el respeto mutuo. Reconoce y respeta los límites de los demás. La verdadera seducción no debe ser manipulativa ni forzada; debe ser una interacción que beneficie a ambas partes.

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How I Stay Organized

Task Management

Task application in Microsoft Teams

Keep track of important emails by flagging the email in outlook and using tasks in team to keep up with sub tasks and important notes

Also one off items I need to keep track of

Kanban

Create templates for routine processes

It helps to ensure I am completing all the steps without having to remember them.

Helps with visualizing my tasks

Inbox Zero!!

Used to ensure my inbox is not insane and ensure I am resolving emails

I have folders pertains to routine tasks

A monthly Folder to archive misc items that do not fall into a specific category

Color coding my Outlook calendar

Pink = In person meetings

Green = Audit

Yellow = Walkthrough

Orange = Important Meetings but are virtual

Purple = Team meetings

Physical Planner

Catch all for important dates and deadlines. Personal and work related

Has a spread for monthly intentions, goals and bills due

Weekly review

Clear out my inbox

Look at Calendar for the upcoming week

Ensure all tasks are logged in teams

Clean out folders on desktop and get rid of files I no longer need, place items in the correct folders

Clean up inbox in OneNote

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Day 3/40 of productivity

Today was a bit meh.

I spent the morning doing something else, and after lunch, I decided to head to the university to study. Well, it took me an hour to find a study room/library that wasn’t crowded! Eventually, I found a spot in the cold, but after an hour, I gave up and studied at home. 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Who according to you is an It girl? How to become one?

I think of it girl as an energy. She turns heads as soon as she walks into the room. She is magnetic. She could embody any energy-golden retriever, black cat, femme fatale; but the essence is she is a charismatic, charming in a way that is non-threatening to others. She doesn't bring someone else down to make her feel good about herself.

I am planning on making a journal for embodying this kind of energy. what would people like to have in this?

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Day 04/ Productivity Challange

It was an awesome day. The TT session went so well, studied some PM, I finally exercised after almost two weeks of no physical exercise at all. Very happy with today’s results and I also made some dinner, very delicious btw!

Tomorrow it seems a more relaxing one as I don’t have big plans. I will plan my Thursday in the morning in a way that studying PM is involved and also the literature essay. Crossing my fingers that I’ll be energetic enough to run. Hopefully I’ll feel like it and not need as much coffee as previous days. I believe I can keep up a pace that doesn’t force me and that I still deliver a level of productivity that suits me.

X,

RP.

[blushcoloreddreams]

Todays to do list

Morning routine (breakfast + journaling + 10 min of reading) ✔️

Primary care assignment ✔️

Anatomy Laboratory guide 25 (thorax)

Anatomy class ✔️

Workout

Study Imagine diagnosis 19:00✔️

Flashcards

Habits

3L of water ✔️

Workout

Vitamins ✔️

Read 60 pages ✔️

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Finally, I managed to squeeze some time to put some of the stickers I purchased a month ago.

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I was in the same place

Let’s be Real.

I was unhappy like you.

I was someone who was not good with productivity.

So, this was my problem as well.

But over the years, with a lot of self-contemplation  I figured out what could be done to improve my productivity.

So What I learnt; I want to share with you!

Productivity is a challenge because we have multiple tasks and a time limit for them.

If you leave the tasks incomplete or you exceed your time limit to complete them, productivity is compromised.

You will neither get the extra time nor will your salary expect you to do one simple task all day.

So, the work will never go simple, it’s you who will have to become the pro version of yourself if you want to go uphill in your career.

4 things that obstructed my productivity and what rectifications I made for them is what I have compiled for you in this post. 

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Type of software is designed to break down larger projects into smaller, manageable tasks, assign deadlines, track progress, and ensure that every team member knows their specific responsibilities. The goal is to improve overall productivity by making sure tasks are completed on time and in alignment with broader project objectives. Task-based productivity software focuses on helping individuals or teams organize, track, and manage tasks to optimize their work efficiency.

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HOW TO CREATE AN ENERGISING MORNING ROUTINE

WAKE UP EARLIER. Waking up early looks different for a lot of us, and i’m not going to reccomend waking up at 5am for a lot of us. Whatever time you wake up now, I would suggest waking up 30 minutes or so earlier and see how you feel. 

If you feel like you really need those 30 minutes to sleep, then use it sleeping. Whatever time makes you feel like you are at the best, is the perfect time for you. It does take some trial and error to find this time, but it’s worth it. 

Another thing, I generally wouldn’t suggest waking up past 10am. If you sleep in a little too much, you do become a bit sluggish during the first hours of your day, but whatever works for you. 

SUNLIGHT FIRST THING. Going outside, a hot girl walk or simply opening your windows to allow the sun to come in helps our body to become awake. Natural sunlight is a sign to our bodies that we need to start the day. 

This also promotes a healthy rise in cortisol to support our mood, focus and energy. This natural increase in cortisol helps with melatonin production in the evening, which improves the quality of your sleep.

Exposure to unnatural light can disrupt this rhythm, so it’s best to stay away from any devices and turn off of your lights before and after you wake up. Ideally, an hour after you wake up, should be spent device-free. (aside from alarms or setting habit tasks) 

NO PROCESSED, CAFFEINATED OR SUGARY FOODS, before you have a proper meal. When we eat these foods before a nutritious meal, it can lead to a spike in cortisol and blood sugar levels first thing in the morning, which leads to crashing in the afternoon after the spike goes down. 

When we eat after we wake up, it stabilises our blood sugar levels and replenishes ourselves after our fast. If need to be, meal prep the night before so you can have a quick and easy breakfast. As long as it properly fuels your body. 

GENTLE EXERCISES. You’ve just woken up, so you don’t want to rush your body into something too hardcore until you feel like you’re fully awake. Gentle exercises could mean stretching, a light walk or if you’re feeling a bit energised, pilates. 

SET INTENTIONS. Set the theme for how you want to feel at the start of the day, during and end. It doesn’t have to be something productive, but a feeling that you want to achieve and maximise and use that feeling in what you do. 

For ex. In the morning, I want to feel calm. During the day, I want to feel productive. At the end of the day, I want to feel accomplished. 

SHORT TO-DO LISTS! To-do lists that are more than 3 major tasks usually are unmanageable. While you can break down those 3 major tasks, try to avoid having more than 3 major tasks. 

If you do have more than 3, consider moving them into a different date if its not urgent or cutting that task completely if its not urgent and unimportant. How you assess the urgency and importance of your tasks is up to you, as you know what productivity means to you. 

Remember the basics as well, such as hydration, mindfullness, and at least one fun activity in the morning. Thank you so much for the support, even while I was a bit inactive <3

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Lost among overflowing inboxes, back-to-back meetings, and personal commitments—we’ve been there. It feels like finding time for yourself is a luxury that you just can’t afford, even though you desperately need it. But what if there was a way to carve out precious moments for yourself, even amidst your busiest days? In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you make time when you think you don’t have any.

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Year ahead

Omg this year at work I have to be on point, organization wise. I have quite a few extracurriculars and I want to take on one more. Not to mention that I already have quite a few things on my plate and I will be getting my responsibilities. I also want to start studying for my professional license but I have to figure out where I can find the time.

On another note I’m very grateful to not only have a job in this economy but also a role with so much opportunities to learn. I’m also grateful to be a firm that has so many extracurriculars.

2024 is going to be jam packed but I’m excited to see where it will take me.

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Days 05/06/07/08 // 30 days challenge.

Despite disappearing for a few days, the challenge and on fire. It’s been working well, and i am not considering that the not-logged days as unproductive. Life also happens outside of socials. Helene Cixous and Jacques Derrida didn’t have to post on social media to become the philosophers they are today. So it’s okay.

Of course that a couple of days were a little difficult and that’s why i postponed writing here. But that’s not the main reason. In the meantime (when life was not a mess and i was beating myself down being afraid of things and thinking i am way too powerless and way too dumb) i have read a lot of articles and decided to change the direction of my essay. It is still on icons, semiotics, and imagery in literature, but i am narrowing down some of the themes. Instead of comparing writers, i am focusing by object of study to one literature author and history of art. It will fit me better and i fell more passionate about it.

Work was crazy as well. Like, crazy crazy. But well is solved, tomorrow there is an important meeting, so i need to prepare for that and to do it I’ll wake up at six tomorrow.

Something that made me sad is that i did not reach my end of the year goal on Goodreads, but, like i said before: not everything has to be tracked, not everything has to be a challenge i have to have the biggest numbers. I am not counting the several articles i read there, that gave so much perspective. Life is outside the numbers. Reading a book is not getting to the last page of it. Cixous mentioned in one of her essays that she had a Clarice Lispector book that she never finished, but was being constantly read, from the moment she opened it. And it remains there, page-marked, maybe in the middle, maybe more toward the beginning. It doesn’t matter, it is being read while one lives.

As a little break from the productivity posts, i am sharing (on another post) some of my 110mm film that I just received back.

Peace and love.

X,

RP.