Tactical First Step: Capture and Externalize Tasks

Feeling swamped and stuck? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of “Reset Days”, a powerful strategy to conquer overwhelm and get back on track.

Discover practical techniques, from mental and emotional resets to tactical workload management, that will help you regain control, boost your productivity, and find your flow again. Learn how to implement these strategies to transform your most chaotic days into opportunities for renewed focus and energy.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources. [02:28]
• A “constant sprint” moment—and the simple move that flipped the switch. [06:20]
• Why overwhelm spikes when control slips (and how to get it back fast). [10:16]
• A zero-friction daily reset you can do anywhere—no incense required. [12:15]
• The “6-Week Rule”: a tiny question that shrinks big problems. [14:57]
• The ruthless edit your task list is begging for. [23:24]
• An AI inbox assistant that replies like you—and knows your goals. [27:44]
• Calendar triage: one weekly prompt that creates breathing room. [31:35]
• Overwhelm prevention: themes, buffers, and a 30-minute habit that compounds. [36:57]

Links:

• Shopify
• Gusto
• Stillness is the Key
• Ikea artificial plants
• How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
• Calm
• How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
• Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
• Calendar Cleanup: Win Back Time & Trust Your Calendar Again (TPS381)
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• Productivity Academy
• The Productivity Show on Youtube
• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
• Become a member of TPS+
• Take the Productivity Quiz

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