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Time Management Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert

Jun 3, 2024
14:26
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Google's productivity guru Laura Mae Martin shares tips on time management, including setting 'hot spots' for tasks, optimizing physical spaces for focus, emphasizing breaks and power hours for productivity, and the importance of downtime for well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Approach email management like doing laundry - sort, read, answer emails in distinct activities for efficiency.
  • Utilize hotspots and not spots to improve productivity - create physical locations for focused work and relaxation.

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Efficient Email Management: Treat Emails Like Laundry

In the podcast, Laura May Martin compares email management to doing laundry, emphasizing the importance of approaching emails efficiently. She suggests sorting, reading, and answering emails as distinct activities, similar to folding, hanging, and matching socks in your laundry routine. By grouping tasks based on energy levels and completing them in batches, individuals can enhance productivity and achieve a sense of control over their inbox.

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