The Less Doing Podcast 398 - 22 Power Routines to Be More Productive
Nov 13, 2019
Discover 22 practical routines to enhance productivity and flexibility in your life. The host challenges conventional wisdom on waking up and breakfast, advocating for intermittent fasting. Explore the benefits of small morning movements and alternatives to traditional meditation. Learn to prioritize decision-making, use your calendar wisely, and create effective workspaces. Emphasize gratitude and social connections, while setting hard limits for tasks. Finally, reflect on your achievements and prioritize sleep for ultimate effectiveness.
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Schedule Sleep By REM Cycles
- Calculate sleep by REM cycles and schedule bedtime relative to your wake time to improve rest quality.
- Use ~90-minute cycles plus ~14 minutes to fall asleep to plan sleep rather than arbitrary wake times.
Quickly Triage Your Morning Inbox
- If you control your communications, a quick morning check of phone can be efficient and take only a minute or two.
- Use a system to catch overnight emails or messages and then move on with your planned routine.
Personal Win From Intermittent Fasting
- The host practiced intermittent fasting for four months and lost 13 pounds while feeling sharper cognitively.
- His first meal typically falls around 11am–12pm, showing breakfast isn't mandatory for productivity.
